Registered Dietitian

Denali Health

10d • Remote

About The Position

Denali Health is hiring a remote Registered Dietitian as a 1099 contractor to provide patient-centered nutrition care. The role focuses on improving health outcomes through evidence-based guidance, compassionate coaching, and practical strategies that support long-term lifestyle change. The dietitian will conduct telehealth assessments, create individualized care plans, provide counseling and education, monitor patient progress, and support patients in setting sustainable health goals. The position also involves maintaining accurate documentation, using telehealth and electronic documentation systems, staying current with nutrition guidelines, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals when appropriate. The role offers a flexible remote environment, administrative support, streamlined workflows, exposure to a diverse patient population, and opportunities to contribute to patient-care improvements.

Requirements

• Active Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential in good standing.
• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
• Experience providing nutrition counseling and patient education.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable internet connection and home office setup.
• Proficiency with telehealth platforms and electronic documentation systems.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented, with adaptability and comfort using technology.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, or a related field.
• Experience providing telehealth or virtual nutrition services.
• Experience supporting weight management programs.
• Experience with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, metabolic health, or lifestyle medicine.
• Familiarity with EHR/EMR systems.
• Bilingual communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments via telehealth.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans based on patient goals, medical history, and lifestyle factors.
• Provide ongoing nutrition counseling, education, and behavior-change coaching.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust recommendations as needed.
• Educate patients on nutrition, disease prevention, weight management, and healthy lifestyle practices.
• Build trusting patient relationships through compassionate communication.
• Help patients establish realistic and sustainable health goals.
• Provide accountability, encouragement, and ongoing support throughout the care journey.
• Respond to patient questions and provide timely follow-up when appropriate.
• Deliver a high-quality patient experience during every interaction.
• Document patient encounters accurately and thoroughly, maintaining records in accordance with company standards and applicable regulations.
• Use telehealth and electronic documentation systems effectively.
• Stay current with evidence-based nutrition guidelines and best practices.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, health coaches, and other healthcare professionals when appropriate.

Benefits

• Flexible remote work environment.
• Administrative support and streamlined workflows.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse patient population.
• Collaborative team environment with healthcare professionals across disciplines.
• Ongoing opportunities to contribute ideas and improve patient care processes.

What This Job Offers