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Registered Dietitian Nutritionists

Job in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90079, USA
Listing for: GoTo Telemed
Contract position
Listed on 2026-02-07
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Dietitian / Nutritionist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45000 - 217000 USD Yearly USD 45000.00 217000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

GoTo Telemed is seeking experienced, credentialed Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) to join our telehealth network. This flexible, 1099 independent contractor opportunity allows you to provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy (MNT) across multiple states via secure telehealth platforms.

Base pay range

$45,000 – $217,000 per year

Position Details

Position Type: 1099 Independent Contractor (Self-Employed)

Work Schedule: Flexible – Set Your Own Hours

Location: Remote (Multi-State, U.S.)

Compensation Structure: Fee-for-Service Model (CPT 97802, 97803, 97804)

Practice Scope: Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), Individual & Group Nutrition Counseling

Supervision Model: Physician/Provider Referral Based (Varies by Patient & Payer)

Responsibilities Medical Nutrition Therapy Assessment & Intervention
  • Conduct comprehensive telehealth consultations via secure, HIPAA‑compliant video conferencing.
  • Perform detailed nutrition assessments including medical/nutrition history, dietary intake analysis, anthropometric assessment, and laboratory/biomarker review.
  • Identify nutrition‑related medical problems and develop personalized MNT interventions.
  • Assess patients for conditions requiring MNT: diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, gastrointestinal disorders, weight management, cancer nutrition, HIV/AIDS, metabolic disorders, food allergies/intolerances.
  • Perform nutrition‑focused physical examination and assessment of nutritional status.
  • Develop evidence‑based individualized nutrition care plans aligned with medical diagnosis and treatment protocols.
  • Provide nutrition interventions through counseling, education, and behavior modification strategies.
  • Monitor patient progress, adjust nutrition care plans based on response and medical status changes.
  • Document all assessments, interventions, and monitoring in integrated EHR with appropriate CPT coding (97802 initial, 97803 follow‑up, 97804 group).
Patient Education & Counseling
  • Provide comprehensive nutrition education addressing medical conditions and evidence‑based dietary modifications.
  • Counsel patients on macronutrient distribution, micronutrient needs, therapeutic diet modifications, and food selection strategies.
  • Educate patients on condition‑specific nutrition management (diabetic meal planning, sodium restriction for hypertension/CHF, renal nutrition, etc.).
  • Teach patients to read and interpret food labels, assess portion sizes, and implement dietary changes.
  • Address behavioral and lifestyle factors impacting nutrition and health outcomes.
  • Provide family/caregiver education when appropriate.
  • Utilize evidence‑based counseling techniques including motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral approaches.
  • Create personalized meal plans adapted to patient preferences, cultural considerations, and medical needs.
  • Provide education on supplement use, herbal products, and medication‑nutrient interactions.
Interprofessional Collaboration & Provider Communication
  • Maintain regular communication with referring physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members.
  • Transmit nutrition assessments, recommendations, and progress reports via secure channels.
  • Participate in virtual case conferences and interdisciplinary care planning when indicated.
  • Collaborate with nurses, physicians, pharmacists, and other professionals on patient care coordination.
  • Communicate relevant nutrition‑medical interactions to the healthcare team.
  • Provide nutrition expertise regarding medication‑nutrient interactions and supplement considerations.
  • Coordinate nutrition interventions with medical treatment plans and other therapeutic modalities.
  • Seek consultation from supervising provider for complex cases or clinical questions requiring physician input.
Telemedicine‑Specific Clinical Practice
  • Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments via telehealth with documentation of limitations.
  • Utilize synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid telehealth modalities as appropriate.
  • Collect, organize, and transmit relevant clinical data for comprehensive assessment.
  • Adapt counseling strategies for virtual delivery while maintaining clinical effectiveness.
  • Recognize limitations of telehealth assessment and…
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