SD Licensed Dietician - 1099/PT/Remote

TeleMed2U; South Dakota; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

TeleMed2U is seeking a Registered Dietitian for a part-time contractor role. The RD will provide nutrition assessment and education to patients with chronic diseases, ensuring optimal health outcomes through personalized care strategies. Candidates must be licensed in South Dakota, bringing at least two years of relevant experience to this vital position.

Qualifications

• At least two years of related experience.
• Experience delivering health education to patients with chronic disease.
• Knowledgeable in clinical disease processes and medical management.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessment, reassessment, and patient education.
• Implement personalized nutrition strategies.
• Conduct nutritional counseling sessions.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Job description

At TeleMed2U, we believe that time is the most valuable resource in healthcare— whether it is time to diagnosis, time to treatment, or time to better health. That is why, since our founding in 2011, we have been dedicated to increasing access to care across 20 medical and behavioral health specialties nationwide. By breaking down traditional barriers to specialty care, TeleMed2U has become a leading technology-enabled healthcare services company, delivering high-quality, convenient, and easy-to-access virtual healthcare solutions. Our integrated approach to chronic disease management empowers both patients and providers, improving health outcomes through seamless care coordination. With a focus on patient-centered innovation, provider collaboration, and data-driven care delivery, TeleMed2U is redefining specialty care—making it faster, simpler, and more accessible for all.

About the role

The Registered Dietician serves as an expert and resource for in the area of nutrition and diabetes self-management assessment, education, and follow up. The position operates in the clinical setting and works directly with patients one on one. The main goal for the RD/CDE is to equip the patient with knowledge and tools needed to manage his or her disease. The efforts of the individual in this position directly impacts the overall health of the patient, the health care resources consumed by the patient, and ultimate quality outcomes, while taking ownership and responsibility for the structure of the program and curriculum used.

The individual in this role works collaboratively with other team members to assist in the development of an effective, patient-centered program that promotes optimal patient outcomes.

What you'll do

• Performs nutrition assessment, reassessment, and patient/family education.
• Performs all responsibilities/duties required by Registered Dietitian as defined in the scope of practice, to ensure that the needs of patients are addressed.
• Implement personalized, age specific and culturally appropriate nutrition strategies.
• Conducts and coordinates nutritional counseling sessions and services.
• Follows ADA Medical Nutrition Therapy and other appropriate nutrition counseling protocols.
• Complete required documentation and maintain organized files for client charts, participation data, and communication logs.
• Updates and applies professional knowledg e.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) - Licensed in South Dakota
• At least two years of related experience.
• Experience delivering health education and support to patients with chronic disease.
• Knowledgeable in clinical disease processes and medical management
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Compensation

• J ob Type - Contractor Opportunity for Part - Time Pay: $37.50 - $75.00 per hour