Title:

Full Time, People-Loving Registered Dietitian (RD) with a Heart of Gold wanted for busy private nutrition practice in East Valley, Arizona.

We are seeking a passionate, kind, and empathetic Registered Dietitian to join our private practice. As a part of our team, you will be responsible for providing medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling services to our patients in order to ensure optimal health and nutrition.

What we are looking for:

An RD who is seeking a full-time position in general focus private practice who sees patients for both preventative and medical nutrition counseling. Candidate must be able to work evenings and weekends. Must be desiring to learn and grow. Interest in psychology and human behavior is a bonus, not a requirement.

p.s. We LOVE and welcome new dietitians too! Our supportive and growth-focused environment is the perfect place for any dietitian out of college who is looking for meaningful work to both grow and contribute.

Southwest Dietitian Group is a growing private practice which means our ideal candidate is flexible in a fast-changing environment.

Location:

This is an in-office position in Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, and Casa Grande, Arizona. This is not a remote position.

About Southwest Dietitian Group

The Southwest Dietitian Group is an insurance-based private practice specializing in habit and behavior change. Our headquarters are located in Gilbert, Arizona.

Our Big Promise: Provide patients and clients the tools for sustainable change in a supportive and nonjudgmental space with knowledgeable and personable people.

Our Mission: To help our client get – and stay – healthy.

Our Guiding Values and Principles: (What will drive your actions and decision making)

1. Kindness

2. Root-Cause Focus

3. Results for Life

What this means for you: You like to continue to research and learn. You value and provide evidence-based nutrition, not your opinions or Instagram-nutrition. You value sustainable change. You want a long-term career. You like root cause analysis thinking. You are naturally kind, caring, and intuitive. You have a big heart. You take self-responsibility. You enjoy self-growth. You are flexible. You value open communication.

Responsibilities:

-Performing nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation for patients

-Learn to develop individualized nutrition care plans based on a comprehensive assessment of patient needs

-Provide medical nutrition therapy and nutritional counseling services to meet patient goals

-Educate patients on proper nutrition, including menu planning and healthy eating habits

-Evaluate client’s progress, revising their plan and goals as indicated per individual needs

-Solutioning with the patient to navigate their challenges and obstacles

-Manage client caseload including schedule client follow-ups sessions and maintain notes

-Maintain and model professional boundaries

-Good manager of self and time.

-Attend and offer fun and educating patient events.

-Stay informed on the latest advances in nutrition and food science

-Maintaining credentials and continuing education through Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

License/Certification:

Registered Dietitian with a bachelor’s degree in dietetics. Successful completion of a dietetic internship approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Must have passed the registration examination for dietitians. Must be able to present proof of current Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) card. Must purchase liability insurance through the Academy prior to seeing the first patient.

How We Operate and Pay You

Months 0, up to month 6 are contactor status. During this time, you work as a contractor for the Southwest Dietitian Group while we work to get you contracted and credentialed with insurance companies. You will have the opportunity for onboarding, training, and seeing cash-pay patients. During this temporary time, you will paid a flat fee of 2K per month. Months 6 and beyond, if we both believe this is a good fit, you will be offered a full-time position.

We are currently seeking a Level one or two dietitian. At Southwest Dietitian Group, dietitians are either Level 1, 2, or 3 which includes the following status and pay:

Level One: Typically, a brand-new dietitian who has passed their RD exam, little to no experience, starting salary is 55K. While this position does not require experience, it does require a personal story of health, a growth mindset, an open mind and heart, kindness and empathy, and a drive and desire to change lives. Pay increases yearly based on performance measures. Important note: At hire, due to the amount of work that goes into insurance contracting, you will be required to stay with us for a minimum of two years.

Level Two: At Southwest Dietitian Group, we invest in our dietitians by putting them through both habit change and functional medicine and nutrition training. At Level 2, you have both trainings. Pay starts at 77K. Pay increased based on performance measures. Important note: At hire, due to the money we invest in your functional nutrition and habit change training, you are required to sign a contract to stay on with us for three years after training completion.

Level three - of which we are not hiring for at this time - is a dietitian who, in addition to their patient load, takes on business responsibilities including training level one dietitians and chart note reviews.

Benefits:

At hire, benefits include: two weeks paid vacation.

Starting January 1, 2025, medical benefits will provide for full time employees and level two and three RDs will have a paid AND Conference trip.

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Please (1) send resume, and (2) cover letter highlighting why you are a good candidate for the position Maya@SDG.care . Any submissions without both inclusions will be automatically discarded.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $118,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Healthcare setting:

• Outpatient

Medical specialties:

• Dietetics

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Gilbert, AZ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person