Independent Contractor Registered Dietitian
About The Position
Seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) to provide specialized medical nutrition therapy to North Carolina patients managing eating disorders and diabetes through telehealth. This independent contractor role offers flexible scheduling and the ability to work from home or an office. Compensation is fee-for-service, paid per session or hourly via 1099. The contractor is responsible for their own taxes; no benefits or withholdings are provided. Administrative and billing support, including Medicaid billing, is available, along with ongoing professional development and peer consultation opportunities.
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) with active licensure in North Carolina.
- Currently credentialed with North Carolina Medicaid or willing to enroll immediately upon hiring.
- At least 2 years of clinical experience working with eating disorders and diabetes management.
- Proficient with telehealth platforms and comfortable with technology.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport in a virtual setting.
- Dedicated, private workspace and reliable high-speed internet.
- Strong knowledge of HAES (Health at Every Size), intuitive eating, and trauma-informed care principles is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS).
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team for eating disorder treatment.
- Bilingual Spanish/English.
Responsibilities
- Conduct one-on-one telehealth nutrition assessments and counseling for patients with eating disorders, including ARFID, anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, and diabetes, including Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes.
- Develop personalized, evidence-based nutrition care plans that account for patients’ medical, emotional, and cultural needs.
- Collaborate with referring physicians, therapists, and care teams to provide coordinated, holistic care.
- Maintain timely and accurate electronic health record documentation.
- Provide education, resources, and ongoing support to help patients achieve sustainable health goals.
- Follow HIPAA and telehealth compliance standards.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule; set your own hours.
- Competitive per-session or hourly rate.
- Administrative and billing support, including Medicaid billing.
- Ongoing professional development and peer consultation opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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