Registered Dietitian, PRN Clinical Research

Hawthorne Health; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Hawthorne Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian to deliver telehealth nutrition counseling for participants in a nationwide clinical study. You will work remotely, schedule visits every four weeks across a 52-week period, and accurately document encounters in electronic systems.

The role emphasizes evidence-based nutrition, motivational interviewing, and collaboration with the study team. An active RD/RDN credential and state licensure are required; obesity/metabolic health experience is

Qualifications

• Active RD/RDN credential in good standing (CDR).
• Current state licensure as RD in applicable states.
• 2+ years nutrition counseling in clinical, telehealth, or wellness settings.
• Experience with obesity, metabolic health, or related conditions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 30-minute telehealth nutrition counseling sessions every four weeks over 52 weeks.
• Provide evidence-based nutrition counseling and lifestyle education per protocol.
• Educate on healthy dietary habits and sustainable lifestyle changes.
• Utilize motivational interviewing to promote engagement and adherence.
• Document interactions and required assessments in electronic systems accurately.
• Collaborate with study team and report safety concerns per protocol.

Skills

RD/RDN credentials

Telehealth counseling

Motivational interviewing

Documentation

Strong communication

Education

CDR-registered RD/RDN

State licensure as RD

Tools

EHR/EDC systems

Job description

About Us

Hawthorne Health is a leading community site network and home research visit solution provider, with 20+ sites and more than 2,000 research experienced healthcare professionals across the U.S. Hawthorne leverages convenient, trusted, healthcare locations, identified patient data, and intelligent technology to accelerate patient access, improve retention, and reduce study costs. By embedding high-quality research within local communities, Hawthorne makes clinical trials more accessible and convenient for patients. Our community-based model shortens timelines and helps bring better treatments to market, faster.

Responsibilities

• 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).

$40 - $50 an hour

Closing

Hawthorne Health is transforming the clinical trial landscape through an innovative site model that integrates research into community-based settings like local pharmacies. By meeting patients where they already receive care, we are improving access, strengthening trust, and driving more inclusive and efficient trials. We welcome the opportunity to connect with individuals interested in being part of this evolving model.