Sylvan Health Registered Dietitian (1099)

Sylvan is looking for a mission-driven, hard-working team member who is passionate about improving patient lives. The successful candidate will be able to empathize with patients, work accurately and efficiently across multiple systems, and have excellent communication skills. 

Our mission is to empower patients to live healthier lives by making personalized nutrition more accessible and affordable. Equally as important, our goal is to elevate the role of the registered dietitian in the healthcare ecosystem while offering flexible hours, remote work options, and competitive pay.

• Conduct personalized nutrition therapy consultations via telehealth
• Administer evidence-based clinical protocols and deliver highly individualized quality nutrition support
• Monitor patient progress and make adjustments, when needed, to help patients reach their goals and improve clinical outcomes
• Achieve high patient retention rates by following evidence-based clinical program guidelines
• Collaborate with other key members of the care team
• Leverage meal planning tooling that assists with patient compliance and execution of care plans
• Participate as needed in clinical rounds with partner practices and their care teams
• Participate in quarterly RD group meetings and monthly 1:1s with CNM
• Support patients in making lifestyle changes
• Develop a relationship with a patient and/or their caregiver quickly to build and maintain trust 
• Demonstrate empathy to each patient or caregiver
• Document clinical information in an Electronic Medical Record
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment with a positive attitude
• Ability to transition between patients efficiently and follow operational procedures in line with clinical programming

Requirements

• State license in Tennessee
• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics
• Completion of Accredited Dietetic Internship
• Credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Minimum 1-2 years of post-internship nutrition experience
• Experience counseling patients virtually or in an outpatient setting
• Expertise in treating patients with GI conditions like IBD, IBS, fatty liver, celiac, etc.
• Comfort in educating patients with complex chronic conditions including diabetes and kidney disease

Benefits

• 1099 per-unit payment structure
• Opportunities for career growth, management, and leadership opportunities
• Experience participating in a cross-functional team