Role Summary:
Provide virtual medical nutrition therapy and weight management support to pediatric and young adult patients with endocrine disorders, while collaborating closely with pediatric endocrinologists and a multidisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities:
● Deliver intensive nutrition counseling and weight management education via video visits and secure digital communication via phone, video, chat, text, and email.
● Support patients receiving anti-obesity medications or other endocrine therapies under physician supervision, including education on treatment expectations, adherence, and monitoring.
● Participate in remote patient monitoring workflows, reviewing data from connected devices such as scales, blood glucose meters, and CGMs when appropriate.
● Reinforce physician-directed care plans and collaborate closely with pediatric endocrinologists to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care.
● Utilize motivational interviewing and evidence-based behavior change techniques to support sustainable lifestyle improvements.
● Quickly establish rapport and therapeutic alliances with children, adolescents, and caregivers from diverse backgrounds.
● Conduct virtual group education or coaching sessions, as needed.
● Provide follow-up support through scheduled visits and asynchronous communication.
● Document all assessments, care plans, and follow-up encounters accurately and in a timely manner within the EMR.
● Contribute feedback to improve telehealth workflows, patient experience, and care delivery processes.
● Stay current with best practices in pediatric nutrition, obesity management, and telehealth care.

Requirements:
● Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN) credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
● Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES).
● Willingness and ability to add state licenses as needed to support member coverage.
● At least 2 years of experience working as a registered dietitian with a pediatric endocrine or obesity clinic.
● HIPAA-friendly workspace with high-speed internet for secure patient conversations.
● Comfort with advanced technology, including electronic medical records and various digital tools.
● Demonstrated ability to adapt communication techniques to meet the needs of a diverse patient population.
● Must reside in the United States.
● Flexible schedule and availability to provide services for up to 20 hours per week, including evenings and Saturdays.

Preferred Qualifications:
● Active state licensure in Maryland and Florida.
● Experience working with Medicaid populations and diverse family systems.
● Fluency in Spanish (spoken).