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First Stop Health

Part-Time Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

First Stop Health, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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We’re on a mission to deliver affordable, delightful healthcare for all. First Stop Health provides connected, whole‑person virtual care to employers 24/7 through app, website, or phone in all 50 states.

We prioritize an engaging and easy‑to‑use experience, setting people on healthier journeys through care at multiple stages.

First Stop Health offers a remote‑first work environment, employer match 401k, and monthly phone stipend, demonstrating our commitment to employee financial well‑being. Our membership benefit gives employees free access to Urgent Care, Mental Health, and Primary Care from day one.

Job Description

First Stop Health is seeking a Part‑Time Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist who is detail‑oriented and passionate about helping patients improve nutrition status, blood glucose control, prevent complications, and enhance overall health. In this role, you will provide expert nutrition counseling, diabetes self‑management education, and lifestyle coaching to individuals and groups, collaborate with a multi‑disciplinary team, and contribute to clinical operations. You will report directly to the Director of Health Coaching.

The ideal candidate is passionate about advancing the company’s Quadruple Aim: enhancing patient care experiences, improving population health outcomes, reducing costs, and bolstering clinician well‑being. They are enthusiastic, service‑oriented, curious, and collaborative.

Schedule Expectations

15‑20 hours per week

2 hours per week must be between 4‑8 pm CT Mon–Thu or 8 am‑12 pm CT Sat–Sun

Schedule needs to be consistent weekly

Responsibilities

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

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

First Stop Health is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Research shows that women, people of color and other historically underrepresented groups tend to only apply to jobs in which they meet all the job requirements. Unsure if you check every box? Apply. We would love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make First Stop Health even better.

To learn more about First Stop Health, visit www.fshealth.com and if you require any assistance during the application process or have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our talent acquisition team via email at careers@fshealth.com.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Part‑time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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