Registered Dietitian

About the position

As a Registered Dietitian at Strive Health, you will use your consultative expertise and compassion to help patients understand that what they eat directly affects their overall health and the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). You will empower patients to take ownership of their health through building a relationship and working them through their goals. As a vital member of the patient's care team, you will educate patients and their families on a wide range of nutritional topics such as diabetes, hypertension, and congestive heart failure (CHF) to help slow the progression of CKD. This position reports to the Manager of Regional Dietetics.

Responsibilities

• Consults with patients and their families on individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) education and disease management based on individualized patient needs including labs, nutrient requirements, knowledge and abilities, medical, economic, and social situation.
• Assesses on-going nutritional status on subsequent follow-up visits to determine appropriate nutrition interventions and recommendations.
• Educates on meal planning, grocery shopping, and eating out, based on patient’s individualized goals.
• Teaches patient about managing blood sugars, sodium/fluid restriction, limiting protein, and weight management.
• Independently evaluates, develops, and completes comprehensive nutrition assessment and reassessment consistent with best practices.
• Collaborates with Strive nurse practitioners, social workers, pharmacists, and physicians to communicate pertinent nutrition concerns.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
• 1+ years experience in Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
• Active registered dietitian (RD) license in relevant state(s).
• Internet Connectivity - Min Speeds: 3.8Mbps/3.0Mbps (up/down): Latency <60 ms.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated understanding of renal nutrition best practices.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, possibly for multiple facilities and rare travel when needed.
• Intermediate computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, and Outlook.
• Strong outpatient counseling experience, especially in diabetes, hypertension and CHF, and CKD.

Benefits

• Hybrid-Remote Flexibility – Work from home while fulfilling in-person needs at the office, clinic, or patient home visits.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision insurance, two employee assistance programs (EAP), employer-paid and voluntary life and disability insurance, plus health and flexible spending accounts.
• Financial & Retirement Support – Competitive compensation with a performance-based bonus program, 401k with employer match, and financial wellness resources.
• Time Off & Leave – Paid holidays, flexible vacation time, sick time, and paid birthgiving, bonding, sabbatical, and living donor leaves.
• Wellness & Growth – A well-being bundle with Carrot Fertility and Peloton at no cost, mental health support, and an annual professional development stipend.