Project overview
About the Role We are seeking an enthusiastic, communicative, and organized Nutrition Specialist who is passionate about treating obesity as a disease to improve the myriad chronic health conditions associated with weight, including hypertension, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, and more. In this role, you will see patients via telehealth and work with a multidisciplinary team including medical providers and exercise physiologists to provide best-in-class care and outcomes for your patients, communicating with them both synchronously and asynchronously. This role is perfect for those who want a flexible working schedule and the ability to work from anywhere. Key Responsibilities Provide personalized nutrition and lifestyle coaching to patients. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care. Communicate with patients both synchronously and asynchronously. Utilize medical technology including EMR and mobile apps for patient management. Qualifications/Requirements Health Coaches: At least a 4-year Nutrition and Dietetics degree, with at least 1 year experience coaching lifestyle and habit changes using nutrition and exercise. Dietitians: Bachelors degree in Food &/or Nutritional Science, minimum 1 year of experience in clinical nutrition as a Registered Dietitian, specifically working with patients with Diabetes or other metabolic diseases. Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registry (CDR) in good standing. Knowledge of clinical competencies based on Nutrition Care Standards of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). Skills Required: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, proficiency with medical technology, collaboration and problem-solving skills, ability to manage a large patient load, and experience with proprietary tech apps. Past start-up experience is a plus but not required. Bonus Qualifications Previous experience in curriculum development. Demonstrated knowledge of behavior change. Previous individual, small group, and large group/classroom training/teaching experience. Fluency in Spanish or Arabic is a strong bonus and will be compensated for. Benefits Part-time contractor ramping to full-time salaried opportunity. Employee and health benefits provided with 75% time or more. Compensation variable on experience and credentials. Remote position with the ability to work in multiple time zones.