Clinical Dietitian I - Eating Disorder Expertise

Overview

Registered Dietitian – Eating Disorders

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and patient-centered Registered Dietitian to join our multidisciplinary eating disorder treatment team. The ideal candidate will provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to individuals with eating disorders and related conditions, helping patients improve health outcomes, restore nutritional well-being, and enhance quality of life.

This role involves providing individual and group nutrition counseling, collaborating with healthcare providers, contributing to educational and research initiatives, and supporting a culture of continuous learning and clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Provide individual and group medical nutrition therapy through in-person and/or telehealth sessions.
• Assess, evaluate, interpret, monitor, and document patients' nutritional status and needs using evidence-based practice guidelines and established standards of care.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans that support patient goals and recovery.
• Counsel and educate patients and their families on nutrition-related topics using age-appropriate, disease-specific, and culturally responsive approaches.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Communicate and collaborate with primary care providers and specialty care teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Provide coverage for other program dietitians as needed.

Education & Program Development

• Develop, review, update, and implement nutrition education materials for patients and providers.
• Deliver in-service trainings and presentations for healthcare providers and specialists as needed.
• Contribute nutrition-focused blog articles, recipes, and educational content for the company website.

Research & Professional Development

• Participate in outcomes collection and research activities by contributing case studies and patient progress data.
• Stay current on emerging nutrition research, eating disorder treatment approaches, and best practices in dietetics.
• Share clinical insights and research findings with the nutrition team.
• Attend all required trainings, department meetings, and team discussions, actively contributing ideas and feedback.

Additional Responsibilities

• Complete all assigned duties and additional responsibilities as needed to support departmental and organizational goals.
• Maintain active licensure and professional credentials in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Licensed Dietitian (LDN) through the North Carolina Board of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition assessment, counseling, and medical nutrition therapy.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of one year of clinical nutrition experience.
• Experience working in eating disorder treatment settings.
• Working knowledge of:
• Intuitive Eating principles
• Health at Every Size® (HAES®) framework
• Diabetic Exchange System
• Evidence-based eating disorder nutrition interventions

Desired Attributes

• Passion for supporting individuals in eating disorder recovery.
• Commitment to weight-inclusive, patient-centered care.
• Ability to build strong therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Dedication to ongoing professional development and clinical excellence.

Benefits

We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the ability to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals recovering from eating disorders.

Benefits package and compensation details available upon request.