Remote Registered Dietitian - Eating Disorders (Idaho)

Equip Health

1d•$68,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

Equip is a leading virtual, evidence-based eating disorder treatment program dedicated to ensuring accessible and effective treatment. Founded in 2019, Equip operates as a fully virtual company across all 50 states, partnering with major health insurance plans. The company utilizes a team-based approach, providing patients with a dedicated care team including a therapist, dietitian, physician, and peer and family mentor. Equip is recognized for its strong outcomes and innovative treatment approach, having been named one of Time's most influential companies in 2023. The Registered Dietitian role is crucial in managing all nutrition-related aspects of care, working closely with families to restore a healthy relationship with food through a virtual, evidence-based, family-based treatment approach. The position requires licensure in Idaho and involves remote care delivery via a telehealth platform.

Requirements

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.
Must have licensure in Idaho.
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.
Ability to provide 29 hours a week of availability for direct patient care, including new patients and follow-up sessions.
Ability to commit to a minimum of 16 hours of direct patient care after 2 pm in your patient population's time zone throughout the week.
Ability to commit to working until 8pm two evenings per week.

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 needs, including initial nutrition assessments, meal plan prescriptions, and target weight range assessments via telehealth.
Guide patients through the process of exposure to fear/challenge foods.
Clearly communicate patient meal plans and nutrition-related concerns to the treatment team, providing education to resolve these concerns.
Maintain a united front with the treatment team in interactions with families.
Assist with discharge planning.
Update treatment plans weekly with patient progress, treatment goals, and nutrition-related assignments or concerns.
Continuously reassess nutritional needs and communicate recommendations to the treatment team and families.
Deliver evidence-based nutrition education to challenge irrational thoughts and beliefs about food, nutrition, weight, and shape that contribute to eating disorder behaviors.
Establish therapeutic relationships 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, financial support, and more.
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 continuing education.
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.