Registered Dietitian Nutritionists

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) – Telehealth Independent Contractor

GoTo Telemed is seeking experienced, credentialed Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) to join our telehealth network. This flexible, 1099 independent contractor opportunity allows you to provide evidence‑based medical nutrition therapy (MNT) across multiple states via secure telehealth platforms. We provide comprehensive support infrastructure, including HIPAA‑compliant digital platforms, professional billing services with specialized nutrition coding expertise, a supervising physician/provider network, integrated EHR/EDI systems, insurance credentialing, malpractice insurance options, and a consistent patient volume through our provider network.

$45,000.00/yr – $/yr

• Position Type: 1099 Independent Contractor (Self‑Employed)
• Work Schedule:
  
  Flexible – Set Your Own Hours
• Location:
  
  Remote (Multi‑State, U.S.)
• Compensation Structure:
  Fee‑for‑Service Model (CPT 97802, 97803, 97804)
• Practice Scope:
  Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), Individual & Group Nutrition Counseling
• Supervision Model:
  Physician/Provider Referral Based (Varies by Patient & Payer)

• Medical Nutrition Therapy Assessment & Intervention
  • Conduct comprehensive telehealth consultations with patients via a HIPAA‑compliant video conferencing platform.
  • Perform detailed nutrition assessments, including medical and nutrition history, dietary intake analysis, anthropometric assessment, and laboratory/biomarker review.
  • Identify nutrition‑related medical problems and develop personalized MNT interventions.
  • Assess patients for conditions requiring MNT such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, gastrointestinal disorders, weight management, cancer nutrition, HIV/AIDS, metabolic disorders, and food allergies or intolerances.
  • Perform nutrition‑focused physical examination and assessment of nutritional status.
  • Develop evidence‑based individualized nutrition care plans aligned with medical diagnoses and treatment protocols.
  • Provide nutrition interventions through counseling, education, and behavior modification strategies.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans based on patient response and medical status changes.
  • Document all assessments, interventions, and monitoring in the integrated Electronic Health Record (EHR) system with appropriate CPT coding.
• Patient Education & Counseling
  • Provide comprehensive nutrition education addressing medical conditions and evidence‑based dietary modifications.
  • Counsel patients on macronutrient distribution, micronutrient needs, therapeutic diet modifications, and food selection strategies.
  • Teach patients to read and interpret food labels, assess portion sizes, and implement dietary changes.
  • Address behavioral and lifestyle factors impacting nutrition and health outcomes.
  • Provide family or caregiver education when appropriate.
  • Utilize evidence‑based counseling techniques such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral approaches.
  • Create personalized meal plans adapted to patient preferences, cultural considerations, and medical needs.
  • Educate on supplement use, herbal products, and medication‑nutrient interactions.
• Interprofessional Collaboration & Provider Communication
  • Maintain regular communication with referring physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members.
  • Transmit nutrition assessments, recommendations, and progress reports to referring providers via secure channels.
  • Participate in virtual case conferences and interdisciplinary care planning when indicated.
  • Collaborate with nurses, physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals on patient care coordination.
  • Identify and communicate relevant nutrition‑medical interactions to the healthcare team.
  • Provide nutrition expertise regarding medication‑nutrient interactions and supplement considerations.
  • Coordinate nutrition interventions with medical treatment plans and other therapeutic modalities.
  • Seek consultation from supervising provider for complex cases or clinical questions requiring physician input.
• Telemedicine‑Specific Clinical Practice
  • Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments via telehealth with appropriate…