Copy of Registered Dietitian

About the role

The Registered Dietitian at Equip owns the clinical nutrition strategy for each patient enrolled in our virtual care program, ensuring that all nutrition interventions align with evidence-based practice and the family-based treatment model. This role requires ownership of the full nutrition care lifecycle, from the initial assessment to discharge planning, within a virtual telehealth environment. You will partner closely with families to translate complex nutrition principles into practical, actionable steps that support the patient's restoration of a healthy relationship with food. The position demands collaboration with therapists, physicians, and mentors to maintain a cohesive and united clinical front. You will be responsible for challenging irrational beliefs about food and weight through structured psychoeducation delivered during telehealth sessions. This role involves the ongoing refinement of individualized meal plans and exposure hierarchies to meet evolving patient needs. You will serve as the primary nutrition expert for families, addressing their concerns and reinforcing treatment directives with clarity and empathy. Ultimately, you will drive measurable progress by documenting outcomes and adjusting care plans to facilitate sustainable recovery for children and adolescents.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Conduct comprehensive initial nutrition assessments to establish baseline data and identify specific treatment targets for pediatric and adolescent patients.
• Prescribe and adapt meal plans using Equip's validated feeding philosophy, ensuring nutritional adequacy while accounting for cultural and familial preferences.
• Facilitate guided exposure sessions to help patients systematically engage with fear and challenge foods in a structured virtual setting.
• Translate complex medical and nutrition information into accessible education for families, reducing anxiety and improving adherence to treatment plans.
• Serve as the central communication hub for nutrition updates, clearly articulating patient progress and concerns to therapists, physicians, and peer mentors.
• Uphold treatment integrity by consistently echoing the clinical team's directives and philosophy during all family-facing interactions.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary partners to adjust nutrition goals in response to medical stability, psychological insights, and family feedback.
• Perform proactive discharge planning by identifying post-treatment resources and nutritional maintenance strategies to support long-term recovery.
• Update electronic medical records with precision and timeliness, documenting all nutrition interventions, weight trends, and care plan modifications.
• Monitor patient progress on a weekly basis, adjusting nutrition assignments and target weight ranges based on clinical data and family input.
• Deliver psychoeducation that directly addresses distorted cognitions related to food, body image, and eating behaviors using evidence-based techniques.
• Build and maintain a therapeutic alliance with families, establishing trust and setting clear boundaries that align with the virtual clinic model.
• Provide 30 hours a week of direct patient availability between 8 am and 8 pm to accommodate scheduling across multiple time zones.
• Commit to a minimum of 16 hours of direct patient care after 2 pm in the patient's local time zone to ensure continuity of evening support.

Requirements

• Maintain active licensure as a Registered Dietitian in the state of Kansas to practice in a virtual care setting.
• Possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an institution with coursework accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
• Hold current Registered Dietitian credentials (RDN) with verified standing in the field of dietetics.
• Demonstrate prior experience in eating disorder treatment, with a preference for candidates familiar with family-based treatment methodologies.
• Manage a high-volume caseload of up to 80 concurrent patients, each receiving care for a maximum duration of 52 weeks.
• Exhibit advanced communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse clinical teams and family systems.
• Bring experience working within interdisciplinary treatment environments, coordinating care with mental health and medical professionals.
• Operate effectively in a results-driven environment where clinical outcomes and business objectives must be balanced.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic setting characterized by rapid change, innovation, and evolving best practices.
• Adhere strictly to Equip's documentation standards, privacy policies, and clinical procedures to ensure compliance and quality assurance.

Nice to have

• Previous experience delivering virtual eating disorder treatment via telehealth platforms.
• Specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy for eating disorders (CBT-E) or similar modalities.
• Familiarity with pediatric feeding disorders and interdisciplinary rehabilitation approaches.

Practical notes

Equip allows Patient Scheduling, Monday

Friday, between 8am-8pm in the Patient's timezone.

• Ability to provide 30 hours a week of availability for direct patient care, including new patients and follow-up sessions.
• Ability to commit to a minimum of 16 hours of direct patient care after 2 pm in your patient population's time zone throughout the week.
• Ability to commit to working until 8pm two evenings per week (you will be informed of the specific evenings during the interview process).