Midlife Registered Dietitian (Contract)

About the role

This contract opportunity invites you to join a specialized network focused on delivering virtual nutrition care to individuals navigating midlife health challenges. The primary focus of this role is conducting synchronous video visits with clients experiencing perimenopause and menopause to guide them through evidence-based strategies. As a 1099 independent contractor, you will operate your practice through the Pomelo Care network while maintaining full responsibility for your clinical work. You will not be classified as an employee and therefore will not receive standard employee benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, workers' compensation, or unemployment insurance. Pomelo Care handles the operational backbone of your practice, including matching you with appropriate clients, managing all billing processes, and handling necessary administrative tasks so you can concentrate on delivering high-quality care. Your expertise will be essential in helping patients manage metabolic and hormonal shifts through tailored nutrition interventions during this significant life stage.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Lead live video consultations with patients to address complex symptoms of perimenopause and menopause through nutrition.
• Conduct one-on-one virtual nutrition sessions via phone and video with the specific goal of driving sustainable lifestyle change.
• Design and guide patients through structured multi-week programs aimed at reducing common perimenopause symptoms.
• Implement strategies that help clients foster long-term behavior change and improve overall wellbeing during midlife transitions.
• Maintain precise, current, and thoroughly documented clinical records for every patient interaction as required by Pomelo standards.
• Adhere strictly to clinical, documentation, privacy, quality, and compliance standards for all Pomelo visits and patient data.
• Utilize advanced clinical judgment to make autonomous, evidence-based decisions during patient sessions without direct supervision.
• Demonstrate proficiency with a variety of telehealth platforms, video conferencing tools, and electronic documentation systems to ensure seamless care delivery.
• Work effectively as an independent provider while collaborating within the broader Pomelo Care network and community.
• Accept visit opportunities based on your personal availability, licensure status, and current credentialing standing within the network.
• Contribute to a high standard of care by consistently applying knowledge of plant-forward and plant-based eating patterns.
• Apply specialized knowledge in anti-inflammatory nutrition to support clients managing chronic inflammation related to hormonal changes.
• Navigate enrollment with partner commercial health plans through Pomelo to ensure compliance and proper reimbursement pathways.
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities such as optional case consultations and provider forums.

Requirements

To participate in this role, you must hold national registration as an RD or RDN and possess a valid Massachusetts license to practice. You must have a minimum of three years of experience delivering evidence-based nutrition therapy for specific health conditions. These specific conditions include metabolic syndrome, weight and body composition shifts, osteopenia or osteoporosis, gut health issues like IBS and bloating, and adherence to elimination diets. You must have demonstrated experience with plant-forward and plant-based eating patterns as well as anti-inflammatory nutrition approaches. Proficiency with telehealth platforms, video conferencing tools, and electronic documentation systems is essential for performing your duties. Strong clinical judgment and the ability to work independently during patient sessions are strict requirements for this position.

Credentialing and Enrollment Process

After you apply, our recruitment and clinical teams will schedule brief video calls to discuss the opportunity in detail. You will be asked to provide verification of your license and personal liability insurance to ensure compliance. Enrollment with partner commercial health plans through Pomelo is a mandatory step before you can begin seeing patients. A standard background screening is also an integral part of the onboarding process to maintain network integrity.

Practice Support for Your Midlife Specialty

By joining Pomelo, you gain access to dedicated support structures that allow you to focus entirely on patient care. Pomelo manages all administrative burdens, including credentialing, billing, and visit logistics on your behalf. Patient matching and scheduling are handled based on your stated availability, licensure, and credentialing status within the network. You will receive technical and administrative support to navigate Pomelo's systems and workflows effectively. Documentation assistance is available to help you maintain compliance and accuracy in your records. Optional case consultations, provider forums, and clinical updates are provided to help you build a professional community and stay current. You maintain control over your availability and may accept or decline visit opportunities as you see fit; however, please note that Pomelo does not guarantee a specific number of visits, patients, or earnings.

Compensation Details

Dietitians are compensated on a per-visit basis, with rates that can vary depending on several factors. Factors influencing payment include visit type, duration, timing, payer requirements, and specific program details. Based on current structures and typical session lengths, completed visits may generate earnings roughly equivalent to $60.00 to $70.00 per active visit hour. It is important to understand that Pomelo does not assure a specific number of visits or a fixed income, and earnings are directly tied to patient demand and acceptance of scheduled slots.

Professional Standards and Inclusion

Pomelo Care is committed to improving outcomes for mothers and babies. We value diverse perspectives and experiences to better serve our community and enhance the quality of care provided. The organization encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, disability, and veteran status.

Application and Next Steps

Please review all details of this opportunity carefully before proceeding. This role involves leading video consultations for midlife nutrition, designing personalized virtual plans, and managing documentation within strict clinical standards. Required tools include familiarity with Pomelo Care platforms and a deep understanding of the physiological complexities of perimenopause and menopause. You will be expected to integrate this knowledge into every patient interaction to ensure optimal outcomes. The success of this position relies on your ability to manage your own schedule, market your expertise, and maintain the highest level of professionalism without direct managerial oversight. If you are a self-motivated professional who thrives in an independent setting and is passionate about midlife health, this contract opportunity may be an excellent fit for your career.