Remote Dietitian & CDCES — Telehealth Contractor

First Stop Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

First Stop Health is seeking a 1099 independent contractor Registered Dietitian and CDCES to provide virtual nutrition counseling and diabetes education. The contractor will work remotely, collaborating with clinicians to support continuity of patient care and high-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds active RD/RDN and CDCES credentials, 5+ years of clinical experience, and the ability to manage documentation and patient engagements with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the CDR.
• Active and unrestricted dietitian license in your state of residence.
• Active CDCES credential.
• 5+ years of relevant clinical experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of medical nutrition therapy for diabetes and cardiovascular health.
• Excellent communication, motivational interviewing, and behavior-change counseling skills.
• Ability to independently manage professional responsibilities and documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and electronic health record systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide virtual nutrition and diabetes education services to patients.
• Provide DSMES and lifestyle coaching to individuals and groups.
• Complete documentation for services using First Stop Health’s platform.
• Coordinate with clinicians for continuity of patient care.
• Develop individualized nutrition interventions and meal-planning recommendations.
• Deliver clinical and educational content, including webinars.
• Maintain licenses, credentials, and certifications required.

Skills

Communication skills

Motivational interviewing

Behavior-change counseling

Independent work

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nutrition/dietetics

Tools

Microsoft 365

Electronic health records

Job description

First Stop Health is seeking a 1099 independent contractor Registered Dietitian and CDCES to provide virtual nutrition counseling and diabetes education. The contractor will work remotely, collaborating with clinicians to support continuity of patient care and high-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds active RD/RDN and CDCES credentials, 5+ years of clinical experience, and the ability to manage documentation and patient engagements with strong communication skills.