Level2 Registered Dietician

UnitedHealth Group•Minnetonka, MN

6d•$24 - $43•Remote

About The Position

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Level2 is building the next generation of virtual care for individuals with chronic conditions including Type 2 diabetes. This business is dedicated to empowering patients to manage and achieve remission of their condition through an end-to-end virtual care offering. As an employee of Level2, you can expect to be a part of a dynamic organization that is fast-paced and driven by our vision to change the way healthcare is delivered for millions of individuals nationwide. This position reports directly to the Registered Dietitian (RD) Team Lead. The RD will work closely in collaboration with other members of the Level2 Care Team, including Lifestyle Coaches, Nurses, Providers, Support and Enrollment teams to achieve member outcomes and contribute to the success of the Level 2 business. The Level2 RD is responsible for conducting RD referral visits for Level2 members using telephonic, video and potentially group education platforms. Referrals for RD visits are made from the care team for in-depth nutrition education and MNT for diabetes and related comorbidities, such as cardiovascular health and chronic kidney disease. Referrals entail a blend of coaching skills and nutrition education expertise (MNT) to help promote behavior change. Registered Dietitians must understand how to interpret and educate to members’ CGM data, disease state information, biometrics, and other data that may be available to understand a member’s health conditions. There may be projects the RD will be involved in depending on business needs, including group coaching, contributing to newsletter content, the development of educational resources and nutritional trainings. RD’s are expected to maintain their RD licensure during employment with L2. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Candidates must be available to work Monday – Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST (3 days/week) and 11:00 am-7:00 pm CST (2 days /week)

Requirements

Licensed Registered Dietitian with an active and unrestricted license in state of residence
1+ years of clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian
1+ years of coaching/behavior change experience with proven results
Ability to obtain additional state licenses as needed
Experience working with groups and individuals virtually (ie video conference, telephone, etc)
Experience working in HIPAA regulated environment
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish speaking) communication skills highly preferred
National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) or working on attaining it
Additional professional certification in health and wellness (i.e. CDCES)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Assess members’ nutrition needs based on medical history, lifestyle and diabetes management goals
Analyze data from continuous glucose monitors (CGM’s) and any other available technology
Provide nutrition education and medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for diabetes and comorbidities using evidence-based information. This may include education on healthy eating patterns, carb counting, heart healthy eating, and weight management
Assist member progression through the stages of behavior change by utilizing motivational interviewing and coaching skills. Must possess the ability to empathize, motivate, and encourage all members towards healthy changes
Conduct group coaching sessions that focus on education and lifestyle changes through coaching behavior change models
Collaborate with and refer to other members of the care team including providers, nurses and lifestyle coaches to ensure comprehensive member focused care
Monitor members’ progress, adjust nutrition plans as needed and provide ongoing support
Document referral outcomes using an electronic health record