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Registered Dietitian Nutritionists

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: GoToTelemed
Contract position
Listed on 2026-03-12
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Dietitian / Nutritionist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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, supervising physician/provider network access, integrated EHR/EDI systems, insurance credentialing, malpractice insurance options, and consistent patient volume through our provider network.

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 secure, HIPAA-compliant video conferencing platform (GoTo Telemed)
  • Perform detailed nutrition assessments including medical/nutrition history, dietary intake analysis, anthropometric assessment, and laboratory/biomarker review
  • Identify nutrition-related medical problems and develop personalized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) interventions
  • Assess patients for conditions requiring MNT including but not limited to: diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, gastrointestinal disorders, weight management, cancer nutrition, HIV/AIDS, metabolic disorders, food allergies/intolerances
  • Perform nutrition-focused physical examination and assessment of nutritional status
  • Develop evidence-based individualized nutrition care plans aligned with medical diagnosis and treatment protocols
  • Provide nutrition interventions through counseling, education, and behavior modification strategies
  • Monitor patient progress, adjust nutrition care plans based on patient response and medical status changes
  • Document all assessments, interventions, and monitoring in integrated Electronic Health Record (EHR) system with appropriate CPT coding (97802 initial, 97803 follow-up, 97804 group)
Patient Education & Counseling
  • Provide comprehensive nutrition education addressing medical conditions and evidence-based dietary modifications
  • Counsel patients on medical nutrition therapy specifics: macronutrient distribution, micronutrient needs, therapeutic diet modifications, food selection strategies
  • Educate patients on condition-specific nutrition management (diabetic meal planning, sodium restriction for hypertension/CHF, renal nutrition, etc.)
  • 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/caregiver education when appropriate for patient support and adherence
  • Utilize evidence-based counseling techniques including motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral approaches
  • Create personalized meal plans adapted to patient preferences, cultural considerations, and medical needs
  • Provide education 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 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 documentation of limitations
  • Utilize synchronous (real-time video), asynchronous (store-and-forward), and hybrid telehealth modalities as appropriate
  • Collect, organize, and transmit relevant clinical data (labs, medications, medical history) for comprehensive assessment
  • Adapt nutrition counseling strategies for virtual delivery while maintaining clinical effectiveness
  • Recognize limitations of telehealth assessment and appropriately elevate to in-person evaluation when needed
  • Utilize remote monitoring tools and apps for patient tracking between visits (blood glucose monitors, food tracking apps, etc.)
  • Document telemedicine-specific considerations in patient…
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