What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telehealth Registered Dietitian position at Cecelia Health?
Who We Are:
Cecelia Health is a national virtual specialty medical practice serving people with chronic conditions across the care continuum. We expand access to care and provide personalized clinical support to help patients achieve sustained engagement and durable outcomes. Powered by digital tools and uniquely data-enabled, our integrated care approach addresses the whole person with proactive, coordinated support focused on clinical, behavioral, social, and emotional needs across cardiometabolic and related conditions. Following evidence-based guidelines and clinical best practices, our solution is scalable for health plans, providers, health systems, and life sciences.
What You'll Do:
The Registered Dietitian (RD) will work directly with individuals to provide intensive nutrition counseling and weight management education/support with the goal of improving health outcomes. This remote position is responsible for consistently meeting program metrics while also meeting quality requirements. The RD position is a part-time and independent contractor role.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide intensive nutrition counseling and weight management education/support to members via phone, video, or digital methods (e.g. chat, text, email) on behalf of our customers to improve health outcomes.
Provide medication management and care for comorbidities related to obesity under the supervision of the assigned physician.
Provide remote patient monitoring for devices (e.g. scale, BG meter, BP monitor, ketone meter, etc.).
Provide support, including dosing and titration within established protocol, to individuals prescribed anti-obesity medications.
Interact with team physicians and external providers.
Quickly establish rapport and therapeutic alliances with a diverse population of members.
Support behavior change among members using motivational techniques.
Present online webinars as needed.
Consistently meet program metrics while also meeting quality requirements
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements and Experience:
Must currently be a Registered Dietitian credentialled by the Commission of Dietetic Registration
Must be licensed if required by the state you live in
Certification from the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist is strongly preferred.
Experience supporting and educating on anti-obesity medications is preferred.
Proven experience utilizing motivational interviewing to promote behavior change.
Demonstrated ability to receive constructive feedback and incorporate it into member calls to drive performance.
Must have a home office for private conversations along with high-speed internet.
Able to work independently and manage time efficiently.
Must be comfortable setting up and maintaining company-issued equipment (e.g. laptop, monitor, etc.).
Must be comfortable utilizing advanced technology (electronic medical records, Microsoft Office, scripting applications, device data, etc.).
Demonstrated ability to recognize member's needs and adapt communication techniques to best serve a diverse population.
Must have a flexible schedule and be able to commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week to accommodate members.
Cannot hold full-time employment elsewhere.
Must live in the United States.
Cecelia Health does not discriminate in employment or applications for employment based on an applicant’s sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, service in the armed forces of the United States, disability, or any other protected classification as outlined by Federal, State or local laws.
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