Registered Dietitian - Eating Disorders (Remote-Illinois)

Equip Health

5d•$68,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

Equip is a leading virtual, evidence-based eating disorder treatment program dedicated to ensuring access to effective treatment for everyone. Founded in 2019, Equip operates as a fully virtual company and is recognized for its strong outcomes and innovative treatment approach. The Registered Dietitian will be responsible for all nutrition-related aspects of care, working collaboratively with a dedicated care team and family members to restore a healthy relationship with food. Care is delivered remotely through Equip's telehealth platform, utilizing a family-based treatment approach for children undergoing eating disorder treatment.

Requirements

Active license in Illinois.
Minimum of a bachelor's degree or college and coursework accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
Licensed RDN required.
Manage a caseload of up to 80 patients, with each patient receiving care for up to 52 weeks.
Strong skills in communication and collaboration with diverse teams.
Experience working on interdisciplinary teams.
Organized and results-driven.
Ability to understand and balance business needs and clinical priorities.
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, subject to rapid change and innovation.

Nice To Haves

Eating disorder experience preferred.
Some exposure/experience to family-based eating disorder treatment approaches preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist patients and families in transforming maladaptive eating patterns into a healthy relationship with food through ongoing support.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient's unique needs, including initial nutrition assessments, meal plan prescriptions, and target weight range assessments via telehealth.
Guide patients through exposure to fear/challenge foods.
Clearly communicate patient's meal plan and nutrition-related concerns to all team members, providing education on how to address these concerns.
Maintain a united front with the treatment team in interactions with families.
Assist with discharge planning.
Update treatment plans weekly with patient's progress, treatment goals, and nutrition-related assignments or directives.
Continuously reassess nutritional needs and communicate recommendations to the treatment team and families.
Deliver evidence-based nutrition education to challenge irrational thoughts and beliefs around food, nutrition, weight, and shape that fuel eating disorder behaviors.
Establish a therapeutic relationship with families, including rapport building, appropriate boundary setting, and a working alliance toward treatment goals.
Perform thorough documentation within Equip’s electronic medical record in accordance with company policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance.
Equip pays for a significant percentage of benefits premiums for individuals and families.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal services, and financial support.
401k Retirement Plan Option.
$500/quarter for employees under a year of tenure for Student Loan Repayment.
$1,000/quarter for employees over a year of tenure for Student Loan Repayment.
Reimbursement for fees associated with initial licensure and license renewals.
Unlimited online courses through NetCE for therapists and medical providers.
Up to $1,000/year stipend for continuing education.
$50/month stipend for home internet expenses.
Initial work-from-home stipend of up to $500.
Reload of $200 on the home office stipend at the 3-year mark and then every other year after that.
Company Laptop.
Flex PTO policy (3-5 wks/year recommended).
11 paid company holidays.
Generous Parental Leave.