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Registered Dietitian

Dietitian Above average in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian)Contract

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Job Description

  • Registered Dietitian (Contractor, Remote)
  • Position Type: Contract / 1099
  • Location: Fully Remote

About Denali

Denali Health is committed to improving patient outcomes through innovative, patient-centered healthcare services. We believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people, and we're building a team of professionals who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

As a growing organization, we foster a culture of trust, accountability, continuous learning, and clinical excellence.

Why This Role Matters

Every patient interaction has the potential to improve health outcomes, prevent disease progression, and create lasting lifestyle change. As a Registered Dietitian with Denali Health, you'll help patients navigate nutrition challenges with evidence-based guidance, compassionate coaching, and practical strategies that support long-term success.

Your expertise will empower patients to make informed decisions about their health while contributing to a care model focused on prevention, education, and sustainable wellness.

What You'll Do

  • Provide Nutrition Counseling & Education:
  • Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments via telehealth.
  • Develop individualized nutrition care plans based on patient goals, medical history, and lifestyle factors.
  • Provide ongoing nutrition counseling, education, and behavior-change coaching.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust recommendations as needed.
  • Educate patients on nutrition, disease prevention, weight management, and healthy lifestyle practices.

Support Patient Success

  • Build strong, trusting relationships with patients through compassionate communication.
  • Help patients establish realistic and sustainable health goals.
  • Provide accountability, encouragement, and ongoing support throughout the care journey.
  • Respond to patient questions and provide timely follow-up when appropriate.
  • Deliver a high-quality patient experience during every interaction.

Maintain Documentation & Quality Standards

  • Document patient encounters accurately and thoroughly.
  • Maintain records in accordance with company standards and applicable regulations.
  • Utilize telehealth and electronic documentation systems effectively.
  • Stay current with evidence-based nutrition guidelines and best practices.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, health coaches, and other healthcare professionals when appropriate.

You're a Good Fit If You Are

  • Passionate about helping patients improve their health through nutrition.
  • An excellent communicator and educator.
  • Empathetic, patient-centered, and supportive.
  • Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
  • Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented.
  • Adaptable and comfortable using technology.
  • Motivated to build strong relationships and improve patient outcomes.

Must-Haves

  • Active Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential in good standing.
  • Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
  • Experience providing nutrition counseling and patient education.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Reliable internet connection and home office setup.
  • Proficiency with telehealth platforms and electronic documentation systems.

Nice-to-Haves

  • Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, or a related field.
  • Experience providing telehealth or virtual nutrition services.
  • Experience supporting weight management programs.
  • Experience with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, metabolic health, or lifestyle medicine.
  • Familiarity with EHR/EMR systems.
  • Bilingual communication skills.

How We'll Support Your Success

  • Flexible remote work environment.
  • Administrative support and streamlined workflows.
  • Opportunity to work with a diverse patient population.
  • Collaborative team environment with healthcare professionals across disciplines.
  • Ongoing opportunities to contribute ideas and improve patient care processes.

Why Denali?

  • Do work that matters: Help patients make meaningful and lasting improvements to their health.
  • Work remotely: Enjoy flexibility while maintaining a strong connection to your patients and team.
  • Focus on patient care: Spend your time making an impact, not navigating unnecessary bureaucracy.
  • Grow with us: Join an organization committed to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Be part of a mission-driven culture: Work alongside professionals who genuinely care about patient outcomes.

Hiring Process

  • Application Review
  • Introductory Interview
  • Final Interview
  • Contractor Agreement & Onboarding

Key Responsibilities

Conduct telehealth nutrition assessments, create individualized care plans, and provide ongoing counseling, education, and behavior-change coaching. Monitor patient progress, document encounters accurately, support sustainable health goals, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals as appropriate.

Requirements

Requires an active Registered Dietitian credential in good standing, a bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field, and experience in nutrition counseling and patient education. Candidates must have strong communication skills, a reliable home office and internet connection, and proficiency with telehealth and electronic documentation systems.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nutrition AssessmentNutrition Care PlanningPatient CommunicationProgress MonitoringClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dietitian at Denali Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 2,852 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 36% have no call, 72% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Clinical Nutrition pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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About Denali Health

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11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible remote work environment
Administrative support and streamlined workflows
Collaborative team environment