Sylvan Registered Dietitian: Sylvan Health

Sylvan Registered Dietitian: Sylvan Health Sylvan Health Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Start Date09/11/2026 Contract Sylvan Health is hiring a registered dietitian for a contract telehealth role tied to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The work is remote and uses personalized nutrition therapy consultations, evidence-based clinical protocols, and individualized nutrition support. The arrangement pays through a 1099 per-visit structure with flexible hours. The clinician monitors patient progress, adjusts care, documents clinical information in an electronic medical record, and works with care teams. Pennsylvania licensure and the Commission on Dietetic Registration credential are required. The role also requires a bachelor's degree in nutrition or dietetics, an accredited dietetic internship, and at least one to two years of post-internship nutrition experience. Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, remote Employment type: Contract, 1099 Required credentials: Pennsylvania licensure and Commission on Dietetic Registration credential An applicant has Pennsylvania licensure, the Commission on Dietetic Registration credential, the required degree and internship, and relevant post-internship experience before applying. The remote arrangement also requires comfort with virtual counseling and electronic medical record documentation. Telehealth Nutrition Therapy The Philadelphia placement is attached to a remote clinical role, and Philadelphia dietitian role uses telehealth for patient care. The clinician conducts personalized nutrition therapy consultations, provides individualized support, and applies Sylvan Health's clinical protocols during each encounter. The work addresses lifestyle changes and includes care for patients with complex chronic conditions such as diabetes and kidney disease. Medical nutrition therapy includes nutrition and lifestyle assessment, individual or group therapy, education for chronic disease management, and follow-up monitoring. The role requires counseling experience in a virtual or outpatient setting. Patient and caregiver relationships remain part of the clinical work, so each consultation combines nutrition knowledge with clear education and empathy. Clinical Documentation And Team Rounds The clinician follows a defined operating process rather than treating each visit as an isolated conversation. The published responsibilities include: Administering evidence-based clinical protocols Monitoring progress and adjusting care Documenting clinical information in an electronic medical record Using meal-planning tools Participating in clinical rounds Collaborating with partner practices and care teams Transitioning efficiently between patients The care model also includes operational procedures and clinical program guidelines. Documentation supports continuity across the care team, while the meal-planning tools connect the consultation to practical nutrition support. The wider field of clinical nutrition employment includes care delivery, education, community health, research, and private practice. The Registered Dietitian credential identifies food and nutrition experts who work across health care, community and public health, education, research, government, business, and private practice. Pennsylvania Credential And Clinical Experience Pennsylvania licensure and the Commission on Dietetic Registration credential are direct conditions of the role. The clinical background must also include at least one to two years after the dietetic internship, with experience in virtual counseling or outpatient care. The education pathway begins with a graduate degree and ACEND-accredited dietetics coursework and supervised practice. The national examination is administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, and state practice rules still apply. The RDN credential pathway also requires continuing professional development after registration. The role asks for comfort educating patients with complex chronic conditions, including diabetes and kidney disease. A positive approach, empathy, and the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment round out the stated qualification profile. Flexible Contract Practice The contract arrangement uses a 1099 per-visit payment structure and flexible hours. Remote delivery removes the need for a daily in-person clinic schedule, while the clinical model still includes formal team contact. Registered dietitian group meetings occur quarterly, and one-to-one meetings with a clinical nurse manager occur monthly. These meetings connect individual patient work with Sylvan Health's care team and clinical operations. Sylvan Health also identifies career growth, management, and leadership opportunities as part of the role. Cross-functional team experience adds an organizational dimension to the clinical assignment without changing its patient-care focus. Patient Relationships And Growth The clinician supports lifestyle changes while building relationships with patients and caregivers. Patient retention and improved clinical outcomes are named parts of Sylvan Health's patient focus, so communication continues beyond a single nutrition consultation. Sylvan Health's mission is to make personalized nutrition more accessible and affordable. Its stated goal of elevating registered dietitians in the healthcare ecosystem places this contract role within a broader telehealth care model. The role connects credentialed dietetic practice with digital care delivery, clinical documentation, and team-based follow-up. Candidates who meet the Pennsylvania licensure, CDR credential, education, internship, and experience requirements have the qualifications named for this assignment. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States #J-18808-Ljbffr Dietitiansworldwide