Remote Registered Dietitian - 255707

Medix™; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance

Licensure reimbursement

Onboarding/training

Job summary

Medix is seeking licensed Registered Dietitians to provide virtual nutrition counseling and weight management education for cardio-metabolic conditions, available as a remote 1099 independent contractor with flexible scheduling.

Part-time to full-time roles require minimum 20 hours weekly, with 3–6 hour blocks and shifts across weekdays; opportunities to work from home with reimbursement for licensure and malpractice insurance support.

Qualifications

• Must hold RD credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Active state license in your state of residence.
• Residency in the United States required; California residents are ineligible due to 1099 regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition counseling and weight management education via phone, video, chat, text, and email.
• Support medication management and comorbidities under physician supervision using remote monitoring tools.
• Collaborate with team physicians and external providers for integrated care.
• Engage patients using motivational interviewing and behavior-change strategies.
• Document care and present online webinars, ensuring timely patient records in the EHR.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

EMR/EHR proficiency

Remote care

Education

Registered Dietitian (CDR)

State licensure

Job description

Registered Dietitian (Part-Time to Full time Flexible Schedule/ Remote / 1099 Independent Contractor)

We are seeking dedicated Registered Dietitians to join our team!. In this role, you will deliver virtual nutrition counseling and weight management education to individuals managing cardio-metabolic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Conduct nutrition counseling and weight management education via phone, video, chat, text, and email.
• Medical Support: Support medication management and comorbidities under physician supervision, utilizing remote patient monitoring tools (scales, BG meters, BP monitors).
• Care Collaboration: Partner with team physicians and external healthcare providers to deliver integrated, comprehensive care.
• Patient Engagement: Build rapport with diverse populations using motivational interviewing and effective behavior-change strategies.
• Education & Documentation: Present online webinars, complete timely patient documentation using an EHR platform, and consistently meet quality metrics.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required:

• Credentials: Registered Dietitian credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Licensure: Active state license in your state of residence (if applicable).
• Location: Must reside in the United States (Note: Candidates residing in California are ineligible due to state 1099 regulations).

Schedule & Availability:

• Minimum commitment of 20 hours per week (up to 40 hours per week max).
• Work at least 3 days per week, with shifts scheduled in 3-to-6-hour blocks.

Skills & Workspace:

• Proficiency in motivational interviewing and adapting communication styles for diverse patient groups.
• Strong technology skills and comfort with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR).
• Dedicated private home office with reliable, high-speed internet.

Preferred:

• Experience working with anti-obesity medications.
• Certification as a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES).
• Operating Hours: Select your availability within Monday–Friday (8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.) and Saturday (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) across all time zones.
• Shift Recommendations: Ideally balanced across mornings, afternoons, and evenings, with 1 Saturday shift per month.
• Caseload Expectations: A typical 20-hour week manages ~100–115 members (averaging 30 completed appointments weekly).
• Provided Equipment: All necessary equipment is provided to you.
• Insurance Included: Covered under our clinical malpractice insurance plan.
• Licensure Support: Reimbursement available for acquiring new state licenses to expand your clinical reach, additionally we reimburse for the time it takes to get the license
• Paid Onboarding: A robust 3-week training program (~20 hours/week) combining self-paced online modules and interactive webinars.