Registered Dietitian – Medical Nutrition Therapy & Behavior Change - Remote

Everlong; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing healthcare startup as a Remote Registered Dietitian, where you'll empower patients through comprehensive nutrition counseling. With a focus on Medical Nutrition Therapy, you will utilize evidence-based techniques to support patients facing various nutrition-related conditions. This role emphasizes building strong, trusting relationships while guiding patients toward sustainable lifestyle changes. If you have a passion for helping others and thrive in a collaborative, results-driven environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a lasting impact on patients' health and well-being in a supportive and innovative setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in Medical Nutrition Therapy.
• Registered Dietitian in good standing with required credentials.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients weekly using evidence-based nutrition strategies.
• Manage an active caseload of approximately 28 patient appointments weekly.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Behavior change strategies

Patient communication

Clinical assessment

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Job description

Registered Dietitian – Medical Nutrition Therapy & Behavior Change - Remote

This range is provided by Everlong. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$70,763.00/yr - $87,101.00/yr

IMPORTANT

Before applying, please read the entire job post carefully and note the following requirements:

Location: You must be based in and reside in Florida. This is not related to the licensure you hold.

Experience: A minimum of 2 years of direct, patient-facing clinical experience is required - ideally gained in a private practice or facility setting where you managed a full spectrum of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) conditions using a long-term behavior change approach.

Scope: This role is designed to deliver comprehensive nutrition counseling across a wide range of MNT conditions using evidence-based, sustained behavior change strategies. Please note: You will not be treating patients with eating disorders in this position.

Hours: This is a full-time role requiring a commitment to standard business hours (8 am to 5 pm).

Role Overview

We are seeking a full-time, 100% remote Registered Dietitian with a robust background in Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and a proven track record in long-term behavior change counseling. In this role, you will use evidence-based techniques - including motivational interviewing and other proven strategies - to support patients with a wide range of nutrition-related conditions. Ideally, you have honed your skills in a private practice or healthcare facility setting, developing comprehensive care plans and building lasting, trusting relationships with your patients.

As part of our team at Everlong, you will empower patients to overcome the emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges that influence their eating habits. Your work will focus on guiding patients toward sustainable lifestyle changes, fostering healthier, more balanced relationships with food, and addressing their nutritional needs across a wide range of conditions - including diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, obesity, metabolic disorders, and more. Please note: you will not be treating patients with eating disorders in this role.

Who We Are

Everlong is a fast-growing, Techstars-backed healthcare startup dedicated to empowering patients nationwide to achieve lasting health and well-being. We are a united team of healthcare professionals committed to delivering innovative, evidence-based nutrition counseling focused on sustainable behavior change. Our team of Registered Dietitians brings comprehensive expertise in addressing a wide range of conditions - from diabetes and cardiovascular disease to obesity, metabolic disorders, and hypertension - while also guiding patients toward healthier relationships with food and a more positive body image.

At Everlong, we pride ourselves on our strong, collaborative culture and unwavering commitment to excellence. Our dedicated team works together to deliver personalized care that fosters long-term wellness and improves the quality of life for our patients.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a confident, results-driven Registered Dietitian with a direct and pragmatic approach to comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy and long-term behavior change counseling. Having thrived in private practice or healthcare facility settings, you’ve managed a diverse range of nutrition conditions using an effective, straightforward methodology. You cut through excuses, set clear boundaries, and deliver honest, actionable guidance that empowers patients to take charge of their health. If you’re committed to excellence and ready to hold patients accountable while building lasting, trusting relationships, you’re the ideal candidate for our team.

Responsibilities

1. Weekly Patient Counseling: Counsel patients on a weekly basis using evidence-based nutrition strategies and advanced behavior change techniques - such as motivational interviewing, goal-setting, and accountability measures. Ensure each session is focused, results-driven, and aligned with the patient's personalized care plan while developing and maintaining strong, ongoing relationships.
2. Caseload Management: In this full-time role, manage an active caseload by conducting an average of 28 patient appointments per week, each lasting 60 minutes. Serve patients with a wide range of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) conditions - including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, metabolic disorders, hypertension, and challenges related to unhealthy relationships with food, chronic dieting, and emotional eating - ensuring tailored, high-quality care.
3. Assessment & Care Planning: Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to identify nutritional needs and develop personalized, actionable care plans that integrate long-term behavior change strategies.
4. Patient Scheduling & Reengagement: Monitor appointment adherence and promptly contact patients who miss sessions to reschedule them. Proactively reengage patients who fall off the schedule to ensure they remain actively involved in their care plan.
5. Patient Communication: Respond to patient emails and other communications quickly, professionally, and efficiently, addressing inquiries in a timely manner.
6. Charting & Documentation: Ensure accurate, timely charting of all patient interactions and document progress notes in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards.
7. Team Collaboration: Attend regular team meetings, actively collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to a unified, supportive approach to patient care.
8. Professional Accountability: Set firm expectations with patients, holding them accountable while consistently providing honest, effective counseling.
9. Scope Reminder: Please note: This role does not involve treating patients with eating disorders.

Skills/Requirements

1. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist: Must be a Registered Dietitian (RDN) in good standing with all required credentials.
2. Experience: A minimum of 2 years of direct, patient-facing clinical experience is required - ideally gained in a private practice or healthcare facility setting managing a broad range of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) conditions.
3. Behavior Change Expertise: Demonstrated ability to implement advanced behavior change strategies, including motivational interviewing, goal-setting, and accountability techniques, in a direct and pragmatic manner.
4. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to respond promptly and professionally to patient communications.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Proven capability to build and maintain strong, ongoing relationships with patients through clear, honest, and direct counseling.
6. Organizational & Documentation Skills: Strong organizational abilities and a proven track record of maintaining accurate, timely charting and progress notes in compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.
7. Team Collaboration: Ability to work both independently and as part of a remote team, actively participating in team meetings and contributing to a results-driven, supportive environment.
8. Availability: This is a full-time role. Must commit to standard business hours (8 am to 5 pm) and effectively manage a full-time caseload.
9. Professional Attitude: A confident, results-driven approach with a direct style—ready to empower patients and hold them accountable while delivering high-quality, comprehensive nutrition care.

*Compensation is calculated on a per-session basis - with benefits - for an average of 28 patient sessions per week.

To be considered for this position, please be sure to submit a resume and answer the questions listed in the job posting to supplement your application.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care