TELEHEALTH REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Company: Cecelia Health
Location: San Diego
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

BackgroundCecelia Health is seeking exceptional Registered Dietitians (RDs) to join our innovative virtual specialty medical practice. We provide the training, tools, and support you need to focus on delivering care that transforms lives.We are looking for RDs who are passionate about helping people achieve their health goals and are excited about being part of a rapidly expanding company that is redefining specialty care delivery. The RD will provide intensive nutrition counseling and weight management education and support to enrolled participants with the goal of improving health outcomes. This is a part-time and independent contractor role.About UsCecelia 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.Our platform addresses the clinical, behavioral, social, and emotional needs of patients with a proactive approach to support a range of conditions (diabetes, kidney disease, obesity /weight management, cardiovascular disease, and more). We are licensed in all 50 states.Why Join Cecelia HealthTackle 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 remotely and set your own hours.Clinician-centered philosophy: You are at the core of what we do, and we take your feedback seriously.Grow as a professional: Get training from world-class telehealth clinicians and be a part of a team that is actively shaping how virtual care should be delivered.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.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct 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.Present online webinars as needed.Consistently meet program metrics while maintaining high-quality care standards.Complete all necessary documentation in a timely manner.Requirements and ExperienceMust be a Registered Dietitian credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. If required, must hold state licensure.Certification from the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) is strongly preferred.Experience with anti-obesity medications is preferred.Proficient in motivational interviewing techniques.Able to incorporate constructive feedback to improve patient interactions.Must have a private home office 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 StatesHourly Pay: $40Cecelia 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.Powered by JazzHR

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