Job Title: Registered Dietitian – Telehealth Medical Weight Loss
Job Type: Contract / Locum Tenens (Full-Time or Part-Time) Location: Remote (Telehealth)
About the Role
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Registered Dietitians (RDs) to join our rapidly growing remote medical weight loss program. In this role, you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including Nurse Practitioners and Physicians, to support patients on their weight management journeys—many of whom are utilizing weight loss medications.
This is a flexible, agency/locum-style position ideal for motivated dietitians, including recent graduates who are eager to build their telehealth experience. The more state licenses you hold, the more hours and patient volume we can offer you!
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
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Patient Consultations: Conduct highly structured, 30-minute telehealth consults focused on Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), goal setting, and sustainable behavior change.
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Program Workflow: Guide patients through an intensive 5-week initial consultation phase before successfully transitioning them to a health coach for ongoing maintenance.
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Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with prescribers to provide comprehensive, holistic care for patients on medical weight loss protocols.
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Digital Care Navigation: Utilize our integrated health app to reference and monitor patients' food logs and weight tracking.
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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): Utilize your own secure personal computer/device to conduct telehealth visits and document patient progress.
Qualifications & Requirements
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Credential: Active Registered Dietitian (RD) certification.
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Experience: Previous experience or strong foundational knowledge in weight management and MNT. (Newer RDs fresh out of their internship are highly encouraged to apply!)
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Work Style: Understanding of, and comfort with, an agency/locums contracting model.
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Tech-Savvy: Comfortable operating in a remote environment utilizing digital tracking applications and telehealth platforms.
Preferred Qualifications (Stand-Out Candidates)
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Multi-licensed dietitians (Candidates with multiple state licenses will receive priority scheduling and higher hours).
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Active state licenses in Illinois (IL) or Florida (FL) are highly desired.
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Bilingual in English and Spanish.
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Previous telehealth experience is a strong plus.
Schedule & Availability
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Flexibility: We offer both Full-Time (~8:00 AM – 4:30 PM or 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) and Part-Time schedules (Business hours, evenings, or Saturday mornings from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM).
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Time Zones: We cover all US time zones, allowing for a highly customizable schedule.
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Busy Season: Please note that our peak season runs from January through mid-March. During this period, we expect nearly every scheduled hour to be filled with patient visits.
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.