Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) – PRN Clinical Research (copy)

Hawthorne Health•Boynton Beach, FL

3d•$40 - $50•Remote

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian will provide protocol-required telehealth nutrition and lifestyle counseling to assigned clinical trial participants throughout a 52-week study. The role involves delivering individualized, evidence-based counseling in line with the study protocol and sponsor requirements, educating participants about healthy eating, physical activity, and sustainable lifestyle changes, and using motivational interviewing to support engagement and adherence. The dietitian will document participant interactions and assessments, collaborate with the clinical research team, and promptly escalate safety concerns, adverse events, and potential protocol deviations. The position requires completion of study-specific training and compliance with applicable clinical research, privacy, and regulatory standards. The dietitian will manage a flexible remote schedule and provide a professional, compassionate telehealth experience while protecting participant confidentiality.

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.
Minimum of 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 while collaborating 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 it 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 techniques to encourage participant engagement and adherence throughout the study.
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, or potential protocol deviations to appropriate study personnel.
Complete required study-specific training and maintain compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH guidelines, HIPAA, sponsor requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
Maintain participant confidentiality and deliver a professional, compassionate, and engaging telehealth experience.
Manage a flexible remote schedule to ensure timely completion of assigned participant visits.