Registered Dietitian, PRN Clinical Research

Hawthorne Health•Horsham, PA

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian provides protocol-required telehealth nutrition and lifestyle counseling to clinical trial participants. The role conducts 30-minute sessions every four weeks throughout a 52-week study, delivering individualized, evidence-based counseling and education in line with the clinical trial protocol and sponsor requirements. The dietitian supports participants in healthy eating, physical activity, and sustainable lifestyle changes, using motivational interviewing and participant-centered communication to encourage engagement and adherence. The role accurately documents participant interactions, counseling sessions, and assessments; collaborates with the clinical research team on participant progress and scheduling; and promptly reports safety concerns, adverse events, and potential protocol deviations. The dietitian completes required study training and follows Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH guidelines, HIPAA, sponsor requirements, and applicable regulations. This is a remote, flexible-schedule position requiring a reliable internet connection, laptop, and private workspace suitable for telehealth visits.

Requirements

Active Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential in good standing through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Current state licensure as a Registered/Licensed Dietitian, as required by the state(s) in which participants are located.
At least 2 years of experience providing nutrition counseling in a clinical, outpatient, telehealth, or wellness setting.
Strong knowledge of evidence-based nutrition therapy and behavior change strategies.
Excellent communication, motivational interviewing, and patient education skills.
Comfort conducting participant visits via telehealth and documenting encounters electronically.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary clinical research team.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a flexible schedule and complete documentation accurately and on time.
Reliable internet connection, laptop, and private workspace suitable for telehealth visits.

Nice To Haves

Experience counseling patients with obesity, weight management, metabolic health, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or related conditions.
Previous clinical research experience or familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Experience supporting lifestyle intervention, obesity, metabolic, endocrinology, or cardiovascular programs.
Experience using electronic health records (EHR) and/or electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
Current GCP certification, or willingness to complete certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

Conduct 30-minute, protocol-required telehealth nutrition and lifestyle counseling sessions with assigned clinical trial participants every four weeks throughout the 52-week study period.
Provide individualized, evidence-based nutrition counseling and lifestyle education in accordance with the clinical trial protocol and sponsor requirements.
Educate participants on healthy dietary habits, physical activity, and sustainable lifestyle modifications to support study objectives.
Use motivational interviewing and participant-centered communication to encourage participant engagement and adherence.
Accurately document participant interactions, counseling sessions, and required assessments in study documentation and electronic systems.
Collaborate with Clinical Research Coordinators, Principal Investigators, and the study team regarding participant progress, scheduling needs, and protocol-related concerns.
Promptly report participant safety concerns, adverse events, and potential protocol deviations to appropriate study personnel.
Complete study-specific training and maintain compliance with GCP, ICH guidelines, HIPAA, sponsor requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
Maintain participant confidentiality and provide a professional, compassionate, and engaging telehealth experience.
Manage a flexible remote schedule to complete assigned participant visits on time.