Nutritional Consultant - Registered Dietitian

Elevance Health•Atlanta, MO

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Nutritional Consultant – Registered Dietitian provides nutritional and dietary consultations to participants in patient management programs. The role is primarily virtual and full-time, except for required in-person training sessions. Candidates may be considered from alternate locations if they live within commuting distance of an office; candidates outside reasonable commuting distance will not be considered unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. EST, with one 12:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. EST shift each week. This is a non-management, exempt role.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of experience counseling individuals regarding nutritional or dietary management issues related to chronic disease, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current, valid, active, and unrestricted Registered Dietitian (RD) license.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with medical nutrition therapy.
Knowledge of a broad range of medical conditions and corresponding nutritional therapies or treatments.
Prior experience in acute care, long-term acute care (LTAC), skilled nursing facilities (SNF), or hospital settings.

Responsibilities

Ensure patients understand their nutritional goals and objectives.
Provide nutritional counseling and patient education to patients diagnosed with chronic conditions.
Motivate patients to make changes or enhancements to their current nutritional plan.
Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals to support adherence to prescribed plans of care.
Develop training modules for nurse consultants who provide care management services to participants.