Remote Nutrition Specialist

Enara Health•Chicago, IL

1d•Remote

About The Position

Enara is a world-renowned obesity and medical weight loss start-up, pioneering the use of data, digital, and clinical treatments to provide personalized plans with measurable results. Our mission is to develop the first ever platform to scale obesity treatment. Our platform allows for the latest breakthroughs in nutrition, exercise, and obesity science to be optimized and delivered in a series of personalized and programmable experiences. Our solutions are disseminated through unified products and services we deploy for the healthcare ecosystem; with a current focus on small to medium sized medical groups and clinics. Our platform has served over 2000 members and delivers world leading 16%+ weight loss sustained over 3 years. We deliver life-changing care to members and we are redesigning the clinic-patient experience. 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- to join our team. 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.

Requirements

At least a 4 year Nutrition and Dietetics degree, with at least 1 year experience coaching lifestyle and habit changes using nutrition and exercise.
Bachelor's 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 w/ 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).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
Strong proficiency and experience with medical technology including EMR and mobile apps.
Collaboration & problem solving skills required.
Must reside in the US or legally allowed to work in the United States (NPI required).

Nice To Haves

Past start up experience a plus but not required.
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 a strong bonus and will be compensated for.

Responsibilities

See patients via telehealth.
Work with a multidisciplinary team including medical providers and exercise physiologists to provide best-in-class care and outcomes for patients.
Communicate with patients both synchronously and asynchronously.
Provide evidence-based obesity science and nutrition advice.
Coach lifestyle and habit changes using nutrition and exercise.
Work with patients with Diabetes or other metabolic diseases.
Manage a large patient load and multiple platforms both in face to face and app communication.
Empathize and connect with patients on a regular long-term basis.
Work with Enara's proprietary tech app.