Telehealth Registered Dietitian

Cecelia Health; United States; Remote; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

1099 Independent contractor status

Flexible hours

Minimum 20 hours/week

Remote work

Annual CEU stipend

Bonuses and incentives

Job summary

Cecelia Health, a virtual specialty medical practice, seeks a Registered Dietitian to join as an independent contractor delivering nutrition counseling and weight management education to a United States patient population.

You will work remotely, 20+ hours per week, with flexibility and CEU stipend; must hold CDR-credentialed RD, licensure as needed, and use EMR/telehealth tools; compensation is hourly 42-47 USD with incentives.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dietitian credentialed by the CDR.
• Must hold state licensure where required.
• Willingness and ability to add state licenses as needed to support member coverage.
• HIPAA compliant workspace with high-speed internet for secure patient conversations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intensive nutrition counseling and weight management education via phone, video, chat, text, and email.
• Provide medication management and support for obesity-related comorbidities under physician supervision.
• Engage in remote patient monitoring for devices (eg, scale, BG meter, BP monitor).
• Support dosing and titration of anti-obesity medications within established protocols.
• Collaborate with team physicians and external providers to ensure comprehensive care.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Weight management

Motivational interviewing

Education

Registered Dietitian credential (CDR)

State licensure as required

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Who is Cecelia Health?
Cecelia Health is a virtual specialty medical practice dedicated to improving cardiometabolic health outcomes across populations. We connect patients living with one or more chronic conditions to an expert clinician who helps them navigate day-to-day health management.

Why Join Cecelia Health?

• Tackle the obesity epidemic: Help solve one of our healthcare system’s biggest challenges by helping patients achieve and maintain a healthy weight, with or without medication.
• Flexible schedule: Work virtually as an Independent contractor (1099) and set your own hours.
• Dependable Hours: Count on consistent part-time work of at least 20 hours per week.
• Clinician-centered philosophy: You are at the core of what we do, and we take your feedback seriously.
• Life-changing relationships: Build long-term relationships with patients to help them achieve lasting, transformative results.
• Collaborative culture: Work alongside some of the best in the business in a supporting and learning-focused environment.
• Annual CEU stipend: Financial support each year for continuing education and professional growth.

What will you do?

• Conduct intensive nutrition counseling and weight management education via phone, video, chat, text, and email.
• Provide medication management and support for comorbidities related to obesity under the supervision of assigned physicians.
• Engage in remote patient monitoring for various devices (e.g., scale, BG meter, BP monitor, ketone meter).
• Support patients with dosing and titration of anti-obesity medications within established protocols.
• Collaborate with team physicians and external providers to ensure comprehensive care.
• Quickly establish rapport and therapeutic alliances with a diverse patient population.
• Utilize motivational interviewing and other techniques to support behavior change.
• Consistently meet program metrics while maintaining high-quality care standards.
• Complete all necessary documentation in a timely manner.
  What do you need to bring to the table?
• Must be a Registered Dietitian credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. If required, you must hold state licensure.
• Willingness and ability to add state licenses as needed to support member coverage.
• Able to incorporate constructive feedback to improve patient interactions.
• Must have a HIPAA friendly workspace with high-speed internet for secure patient conversations.
• Comfortable with advanced technology, including electronic medical records and various digital tools.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt communication techniques to meet the needs of a diverse patient population.
• Flexible schedule with a commitment to a minimum of 20 hours per week.
• Cannot hold full-time employment elsewhere.
• Must live in the United States.
  What are some “nice to haves”?
• Certification from the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) is strongly preferred.
• Availability on evenings and Saturdays.
  Compensation:
• Pay:$42-47 per hour based on years credentialed by the CDR as a Registered Dietitian.
• All-inclusive pay structure: hourly compensation for all work performed - including charting and administrative time (ie:not a flat fee per session).
• Longevity recognition: Receive a $500 bonus after 6 months,followed by quarterly bonuses beginning at your 1-year anniversary.
• Performance-based incentives: Earn additional pay for achieving and exceeding goals.

Cecelia Health does not discriminate in employment or applications for employment based on an applicant’s sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, service in the armed forces of the United States, disability, or any other protected classification as outlined by Federal, State or local laws.