Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

First Stop Health

Part-Time Registered Dietitian at First Stop Health providing virtual nutrition counseling and diabetes education. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient health outcomes in a remote-first environment.

Posted 7/17/2026part-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nutrition assessment and individualized meal planning, with a strong focus on diabetes management and cultural sensitivity. Proficient in utilizing technology for patient support and documentation while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

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Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN)Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes ManagementBehavior Change Counseling SkillsMicrosoft 365 and EHR Systems

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Hard Skills

Nutrition AssessmentIndividualized Meal PlanningDiabetes Self-Management Education (DSMES)Carbohydrate CountingInsulin ManagementGlucose MonitoringOutcome Collection and AnalysisEvidence-Based Guidelines

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationMotivational InterviewingCultural CuriositySelf-StarterFlexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN)Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)

Industry Keywords

Nutrition TherapyWhole-Person CareCross-Disciplinary CollaborationHealth Risk AssessmentBehavioral Outcomes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a roster of patients virtually/ telephonically (100% remote from home)
Utilize established tools and protocols to assess patient health status and identify health risks
Document goals, behavioral and clinical outcomes, and administrative details of all registered dietitian interactions using the portal
Navigate patients to helpful resources and tools (referrals, health information, etc.) that are made available to you
Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, considering medical history, lab values, medications, lifestyle, and cultural preferences
Develop individualized meal plans and nutrition interventions aligned with evidence-based guidelines
Provide diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES), including carbohydrate counting, insulin management, glucose monitoring, and problem-solving skills
Content creation and delivery for customer requests such as webinars and speaking engagements
Support implementation of new products/technology
Ensure outcome collection and analysis
Prioritize whole-person care by collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams
Maintain and improve processes by following standards, policies and procedures, and recommending new approaches

Requirements

What you’ll need

Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Licensed in your state of residence
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential from the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education
5+ years of experience preferred
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field
Strong knowledge of nutrition therapy for type 1, type 2, gestational diabetes, prediabetes, cardiovascular and metabolic health, women’s health and nutrition through the lifecycle
Excellent communication, motivational interviewing, and behavior change counseling skills
Fervor for cultural curiosity and experience engaging and working with people across a wide range of social, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Self-starter
Flexible and eager to learn new skills
Ability to work independently in a deadline-oriented environment
Fluency in basic computer skills including Microsoft 365 and EHR systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Various health and medical coverage options
Dental and vision coverage
Disability and life coverage
Monthly medical waiver allowance
Remote-first work environment
Flexible paid time off, including Summer Fridays
Employer match 401k plan
Monthly phone stipend
First Stop Health membership benefit providing virtual care solutions