Registered Dietitian, PRN Clinical Research

Hawthorne Health, Inc.; Horsham (PA); Remote; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Hawthorne Health, Inc. is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) to deliver telehealth nutrition counseling for a 52-week clinical research study.

The PRN role requires 30-minute sessions every four weeks, ensuring participant engagement and adherence to the protocol. Ideal candidates will hold an active RD/RDN credential, state licensure, and at least two years of clinical nutrition experience, particularly with obesity or metabolic health.

Qualifications

• Active RD/RDN credential in good standing with the CDR.
• Current state licensure as a Registered/Licensed Dietitian for locations of participants.
• Minimum of 2 years of nutrition counseling experience in clinical, outpatient, telehealth, or wellness settings.
• Experience with obesity, weight management, metabolic health, diabetes, cardiovascular disease or related conditions preferred.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based nutrition therapy and behavior change strategies.
• Excellent communication and motivational interviewing skills.
• Comfortable telehealth visits and electronic documentation.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a clinical research team.
• Strong organizational skills and reliable remote work setup.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 30-minute telehealth nutrition and lifestyle counseling sessions every four weeks for 52 weeks.
• Provide individualized, evidence-based nutrition counseling per protocol and sponsor requirements.
• Educate on healthy dietary habits, physical activity, and sustainable lifestyle changes.
• Use motivational interviewing to encourage engagement and adherence.
• Document all interactions and assessments in study records and EHR/EDC systems.
• Collaborate with study staff to communicate progress and scheduling needs.
• Report safety concerns or protocol deviations to appropriate personnel.
• Complete required GCP/ICH training and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Maintain confidentiality while delivering a professional telehealth experience.

Skills

RD credential

Dietitian licensure

Telehealth counseling

Behavior change

Nutrition counseling

Communication skills

Independent work

Documentation

Education

CDR credential

Tools

EHR/EDC systems

Telehealth platform

HIPAA compliance

Job description

Registered Dietitian, PRN Clinical Research

• Conduct 30-minute, protocol-required telehealth nutrition and lifestyle counseling sessions with assigned clinical trial participants every four weeks throughout the 52-week study period.
• Provide individualized, evidence-based nutrition counseling and lifestyle education in accordance with the clinical trial protocol and sponsor requirements.
• Educate participants on healthy dietary habits, physical activity, and sustainable lifestyle modifications to support study objectives.
• Utilize motivational interviewing and participant-centered communication techniques to encourage participant engagement and adherence throughout the study.
• Accurately document all participant interactions, counseling sessions, and required assessments in study documentation and electronic systems.
• Collaborate with Clinical Research Coordinators, Principal Investigators, and the study team to communicate participant progress, scheduling needs, and any protocol-related concerns.
• Promptly report participant safety concerns, adverse events, or potential protocol deviations to the appropriate study personnel.
• Complete all required study-specific training and maintain compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH guidelines, HIPAA, sponsor requirements, and all applicable regulatory standards.
• Maintain participant confidentiality while delivering a professional, compassionate, and engaging telehealth experience.
  Effectively manage a flexible remote schedule to ensure timely completion of assigned participant visits.

Requirements

• Active Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential in good standing through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Current state licensure as a Registered/Licensed Dietitian, as required by the state(s) in which participants are located.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing nutrition counseling in a clinical, outpatient, telehealth, or wellness setting.
• Experience counseling patients with obesity, weight management, metabolic health, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or related conditions preferred.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based nutrition therapy and behavior change strategies.
• Excellent communication, motivational interviewing, and patient education skills.
• Comfortable conducting participant visits via telehealth and documenting encounters electronically.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary clinical research team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a flexible schedule and complete documentation accurately and on time.
• Reliable internet connection, laptop and private workspace suitable for telehealth visits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous clinical research experience or familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Experience supporting lifestyle intervention, obesity, metabolic, endocrinology, or cardiovascular programs.
• Experience using electronic health records (EHR) and/or electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
• Current GCP certification (or willingness to complete upon hire).