Registered Dietitian - Remote

Lensa; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health company is seeking a Registered Dietitian in Austin, TX to provide telephonic care and support for members. This role involves developing care plans, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring high-quality care delivery. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and current RD Registration, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes through effective dietary coaching.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent RD experience in a clinical setting.
• Current RD Registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephonic care and resource utilization for members.
• Develop effective care plans and assess nutritional needs.
• Collaborate with members to establish mutual goals.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Problem Solving

Communication

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Windows OS

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Job Description

Sharecare is the leading digital health company that helps people – no matter where they are in their health journey – unify and manage all their health in one place. Our comprehensive and data-driven virtual health platform is designed to help people, providers, employers, health plans, government organizations, and communities optimize individual and population-wide well-being by driving positive behavior change. Driven by our philosophy that we are all together better, at Sharecare, we are committed to supporting each individual through the lens of their personal health and making high-quality care more accessible and affordable for everyone. To learn more, visit www.sharecare.com.

Job Summary

The RD colleague has the primary responsibility for supporting the goals and objectives of the care enhancement program by providing telephonic care and resource utilization for members in an appropriate, efficient, and cost-effective manner while ensuring high-quality care. The RD colleague is responsible for providing member care within their scope of practice, coordinating with the Primary Care Provider (PCP), and all other members of the healthcare team to support appropriate total healthcare management.

RD colleagues are supervised by an Operations Manager. All Sharecare clinicians (including the RD colleagues) are required to participate in orientation and to complete pre- and post-tests to review competency during orientation. Yearly competency tests are required for all Sharecare clinicians.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 6pm CT. (non-negotiable)

Due to structured training, new hires cannot miss any days for the first 60 days of employment.

Essential Job Functions

• Achieve clinical objectives by delivering dietary services within the RD scope of practice to members with chronic and acute conditions, providing nutritional consults upon request, and assisting with coaching calls as needed.
• Follow company policy to transfer calls to an RN or appropriate colleague when member needs are outside of the RD scope of practice.
• Collaborate with members to assess needs, background, and resources; establish mutual goals.
• Intervene based on member understanding of physician guidelines or diet prescriptions.
• Coordinate with other professionals as appropriate.
• Apply clinical knowledge to develop effective care plans, assess nutritional needs, and implement plans supporting physician treatment when available.
• Assess and document member understanding of nutrient interactions and supplement use according to evidence-based guidelines.
• Identify educational needs and facilitate educational opportunities, such as sending educational materials or referring to health plans.
• Discuss evidence-based nutritional guidelines with members.
• Function as part of the multidisciplinary team, facilitating communication with PCPs, providers, health plan representatives, and colleagues.
• Coordinate care with other RD colleagues for continuity.
• Gather and evaluate member data, document appropriately, and obtain additional information from PCPs as needed.

Specific Skills/Attributes

• Exceptional motivational interviewing skills.
• Self-directed, highly organized, capable of multitasking, and proficient in problem-solving.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong customer service skills with adaptability to various personalities.
• Ability to incorporate quality improvement processes into practice.
• Experience with medically oriented documentation.
• Resilience and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Proven success in influencing patient and provider outcomes.

Qualifications

This position requires a responsive, committed individual who recognizes the impact of healthcare delivery on clinical and financial outcomes and can facilitate system improvements.

• Current RD Registration is required.
• Minimum 2 years recent RD experience in a clinical setting, preferably with dietary coaching in a telephonic environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree required, with basic knowledge of physiology and chronic diseases.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with members, colleagues, physicians, and plan representatives.
• Proficiency in reading, analyzing scientific journals, and presenting information clearly.
• Mathematical skills for calculations and data interpretation.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions effectively.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Windows OS.
• Ability to educate and promote behavior change in a telephonic environment.

Sharecare and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and E-Verify users. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other protected status under law.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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