Equip is hiring a
Registered Dietitian

Summary

The job is for a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) at Equip, a virtual eating disorder treatment program. The RDN will work closely with the treatment team to provide evidence-based nutrition care to patients and help them achieve their nutrition goals. The position requires a bachelor's degree from a US accredited university or college, an active license to practice in the state of residence, and some experience working with eating disorders is preferred but not required.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree at a US accredited university or college and course work accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) and an RDN credential
• Maintain an active license to practice in the state of residence (if license is required) and in the state(s) that their patients reside and willing to become licensed in other states (paid by Equip)

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based treatment in both individual and group settings for eating disorders in a virtual clinic (i.e. telehealth)
• Assist patients and supports in helping the patient transform their maladaptive eating patterns into a healthy relationship with food
• Assess nutritional status along with target weight range for patients and prescribe proper meal plans to help patients meet individualized goals
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to facilitate patients' progress based on the patient’s unique needs
• Meet with supports and/or patients at the necessary cadence, which will include an initial nutrition assessment and subsequent follow up sessions
• Guide process of exposure to fear/challenge foods
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary treatment team of physicians, therapists, peer mentors, and family mentors, and coordinate care with outside providers
• Utilize between-session messaging to support patients and communicate with the treatment team through Equip’s EMR in accordance with Equip’s policies and procedures
• Engage and collaborate in Treatment Team meetings, supervision, and department meetings
• Reassess nutritional needs and target weight on an ongoing basis and communicate recommendations to treatment team and families
• Deliver evidence-based nutrition education geared toward challenging eating disorder thoughts and beliefs around food/nutrition, weight and shape
• Establish a therapeutic relationships with patients and supports, including rapport building, appropriate boundary setting, and a working alliance with team and family toward treatment goals
• Thorough documentation within Equip’s electronic medical record in accordance with Equip’s policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Some experience working with eating disorders
• Strong skills in communication and collaboration with diverse teams
• Experience working on interdisciplinary teams
• Ability to understand and balance business needs and clinical priorities
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, subject to rapid change and innovation

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits programs
• Short and long term incentives, including yearly bonus potential
• Remote work from home
• Flexible PTO & Leave programs
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness and reproductive care programs
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Home office set-up stipend
• Student Loan Repayment (If Applicable)
• Professional development stipend (If Applicable)
• Co-working monthly stipend (If Applicable)