Independent Contractor Registered Dietitian
About The Position
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) to provide specialized medical nutrition therapy to patients in North Carolina managing eating disorders and diabetes. This is a 100% remote telehealth, 1099 independent contractor role offering flexible scheduling and the opportunity to make an impact from a home or office workspace. Compensation is fee-for-service, paid at a competitive per-session or hourly rate. The dietitian will conduct one-on-one telehealth nutrition assessments and counseling sessions; develop personalized, evidence-based nutrition care plans responsive to patients’ medical, emotional, and cultural needs; collaborate with referring physicians, therapists, and other care-team members; maintain timely and accurate EHR documentation; provide education, resources, and ongoing support; and comply with HIPAA and telehealth standards. The contractor sets their own hours and receives administrative and billing support, including Medicaid billing, as well as ongoing professional development and peer consultation opportunities. Contractors are responsible for their own taxes; no benefits or withholdings are provided.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Strong knowledge of HAES (Health at Every Size), intuitive eating, and trauma-informed care principles.
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS).
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team for eating disorder treatment.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Responsibilities
- Conduct one-on-one telehealth nutrition assessments and counseling sessions 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 aligned with patients’ medical, emotional, and cultural needs.
- Collaborate with referring physicians, therapists, and care teams to support coordinated, holistic care.
- Maintain timely and accurate electronic health record (EHR) documentation.
- Provide education, resources, and ongoing support to help patients achieve sustainable health goals.
- Adhere to 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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