Hiring MultiState Licensed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time (Remote)
Location: Remote – Must hold active licensure in multiple states (all 50 states preferred)
Department: Clinical / Care Team
Reports to: Clinical Director
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist who is passionate about chronic disease prevention, medical nutrition therapy (MNT), and long-term patient coaching. You will play a central role in delivering evidence-based diabetes management, obesity/weight-management support, and lifestyle coaching within our virtual care platform.
You will work closely with our physicians, nurse practitioners, care coordinators, and remote monitoring team to provide personalized nutrition care plans, ongoing telehealth coaching, and structured follow-ups tailored to each patient’s clinical needs.
This position is ideal for a Licensed Dietitian who excels in virtual patient engagement, motivational interviewing, and structured MNT protocols.
⭐ Key Responsibilities:
1. Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
Deliver comprehensive MNT to patients with:
- Type 2 diabetes
- Prediabetes
- Metabolic syndrome
- Obesity & weight management needs
- Hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and related metabolic conditions
- Patients using GLP-1 therapies (semaglutide, tirzepatide, liraglutide, etc.)
MNT Duties Include:
- Conduct initial nutritional assessments via video or phone.
- Develop individualized, clinically appropriate MNT care plans.
- Adjust nutrition interventions according to patient progress, labs, provider input, and RPM data (glucose, weight, BP, etc.).
- Provide evidence-based education on blood sugar stabilization, GLP-1-related nutritional needs, appetite regulation, and GI symptom management.
- Document all encounters according to clinical and regulatory standards.
2. Coaching, Follow-Up & Patient Engagement
Provide regular coaching sessions based on the patient’s plan tier (monthly, bi-weekly, weekly).
You will:
- Conduct motivational interviewing and behavior-change coaching.
- Provide structured follow-up through calls, secure messaging, and asynchronous check-ins.
- Guide patients through meal planning, macronutrient literacy, portion control, and habit-building.
- Help patients overcome barriers related to nutrition, medication adherence, and lifestyle change.
- Track and monitor patient progress, including weight, symptoms, medication response, and RPM data.
3. Care Coordination and Clinical Team Collaboration
- Work closely with program physicians and NPs to support medical treatment plans.
- Provide clinical insights during patient case reviews, including nutrition adjustments for GLP-1 dose changes.
- Communicate changes in patient status or concerns to medical staff.
- Collaborate with health coaches, billing staff, and care coordinators as needed.
4. Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate clinical records within the electronic health platform.
- Ensure documentation meets standards for MNT, telehealth, insurance billing, and compliance.
- Follow HIPAA and regulatory guidelines for telehealth care.
- Provide patient notes, follow-up summaries, and MNT reports as required.
Qualifications Required
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential from CDR.
- Active state licensure in multiple states (all 50 states highly preferred but not mandatory).
- At least 2+ years clinical experience in one or more of the following:
- Diabetes education
- Weight management
- Obesity medicine
- GLP-1 patient support
- Chronic disease management
- Experience delivering MNT via telehealth.
- Strong skills in motivational interviewing, coaching, and patient communication.
- Ability to work independently and manage a virtual case load.
Preferred
- Experience with RPM-supported programs (glucometers, heart rate monitoring, weight scales).
- Familiarity with GLP-1 therapies (Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, Victoza, Saxenda, etc.).
- Experience in a digital health, telehealth, or virtual coaching program.
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) is a plus.
- Multilingual capability is a plus.
What Success Looks Like
- High patient engagement and retention.
- Patients meeting measurable clinical targets (A1c improvements, weight reduction, adherence).
- Timely documentation and high-quality MNT plans.
- Strong communication and collaboration with medical staff.
- Patients experiencing meaningful lifestyle change and achieving long-term health improvements.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Incentive bonuses based on patient outcomes and engagement
- Flexible remote schedule
- Continuing education reimbursement
- Opportunities for career growth in digital health
DirectShifts is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status,
or any other characteristic protected by law.
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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility
to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon
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