Registered Dietitian - 257512
Medix™ · Los Angeles, CA
Apply & track with Apply EdgeResponsibilitiesProvide individualized, patient-centered nutrition counseling (virtual and on-site) for patients on GLP-1 and other weight-management medications.Design meal and nutrition plans that promote gradual weight loss while protecting lean muscle mass.Coach patients on managing medication side effects (e.g., nausea, appetite suppression, delayed gastric emptying) and building sustainable dietary habits.Monitor macronutrient and micronutrient intake to prevent deficiencies, tracking progress, adherence, and metabolic markers.Document assessments, care plans, and visit notes accurately and on time in compliance with HIPAA.Collaborate with LA-based medical and research teams to support study-related nutrition data collection following GCP and site SOPs.Maintain CDR registration and continuing education while practicing within the RD scope (dietitians do not prescribe or adjust medications).Required QualificationsRegistered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential in good standing with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).Experience providing nutrition counseling for weight management, ideally with patients on GLP-1 medications.Strong, empathetic, patient-centered communication skills for virtual and in-person care.Comfort using EHR, telehealth, and documentation systems.Preferred QualificationsExperience in metabolic, obesity, diabetes, or bariatric nutrition.Familiarity with clinical research, GCP, and medical nutrition therapy in a trial setting.Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).Master’s degree in nutrition or dietetics.SchedulePart-time (~15 hours/week), hybrid schedule combining on-site work at the Los Angeles facility with remote patient care.Standard business hours, Monday–Friday, with occasional flexibility for patient scheduling, flexible scheduleCompensation$45 - $60/hour