What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutrition Specialist (CNS) position at Early Medical?
We are a dynamic portfolio of companies dedicated to advancing health, wellness, and longevity. Led by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Dr. Peter Attia, we are redefining modern healthcare with a focus on Medicine 3.0—an approach that blends cutting-edge science with proactive, personalized care.
Early Medical is a pioneering virtual (telemedicine) practice specializing in longevity and healthspan optimization. We take a rigorous, science-driven, and precision-based approach, utilizing interventions in nutrition, exercise physiology, sleep optimization, and emotional resilience to help patients live longer and better. Early Medical is part of a broader ecosystem of ventures driven by Peter Attia, including The Drive, a widely recognized podcast dedicated to deep-diving into the science of longevity, and Early, a transformative digital health platform designed to guide individuals through their personalized health journey.
Our team is a high-caliber, mission-driven group of professionals who are deeply passionate about progressive learning and continuous innovation. We operate with autonomy, collaboration, and intellectual rigor, valuing curiosity and evidence-based decision-making. We are a fully remote company, spanning the U.S., united by a commitment to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in health and longevity. We are not just passionate about what we do—we are obsessed with excellence. Our standards are high because our work changes lives.
Join us as we introduce Medicine 3.0 to the world.
About The Role
This isn't your typical nutrition coaching job. As our Nutrition Specialist, you'll be the bridge between science and implementation—helping high-performing individuals make meaningful, lasting changes despite demanding schedules.
Your role is to remove friction, ensuring patients don't just understand the plan but actually integrate it into their lives. You'll combine deep nutritional expertise with behavioral psychology to craft personalized strategies that drive results. You'll analyze glucose data, body composition metrics, and biomarkers, pinpointing the barriers that hold patients back—whether physiological, psychological, or practical. Then, you'll build solutions that make adherence feel effortless.
Patient Consultation & Coaching (50%)
Required Qualifications
$85,000-$130,000. Compensation is based on factors including geographic location, experience, skill set, and interview performance.
EEO STATEMENT
Early Medical is an equal-opportunity employer in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We ensure equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without discrimination or harassment based on race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Early Medical also extends this policy to every phase of the employment process including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, transfer, training and development, position elimination, restructuring, promotion, compensation, benefits, layoffs, termination, and all other conditions or privileges of employment. Early Medical and its Affiliated Companies are
Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please email hr@earlymedical.com with your request. M/F/V/D/S
M/F/V/D/S Definition: An Equal Opportunity–Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.
Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Expected Pay Range
$85,000—$130,000 USD
What We Offer
Early Medical is a pioneering virtual (telemedicine) practice specializing in longevity and healthspan optimization. We take a rigorous, science-driven, and precision-based approach, utilizing interventions in nutrition, exercise physiology, sleep optimization, and emotional resilience to help patients live longer and better. Early Medical is part of a broader ecosystem of ventures driven by Peter Attia, including The Drive, a widely recognized podcast dedicated to deep-diving into the science of longevity, and Early, a transformative digital health platform designed to guide individuals through their personalized health journey.
Our team is a high-caliber, mission-driven group of professionals who are deeply passionate about progressive learning and continuous innovation. We operate with autonomy, collaboration, and intellectual rigor, valuing curiosity and evidence-based decision-making. We are a fully remote company, spanning the U.S., united by a commitment to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in health and longevity. We are not just passionate about what we do—we are obsessed with excellence. Our standards are high because our work changes lives.
Join us as we introduce Medicine 3.0 to the world.
About The Role
This isn't your typical nutrition coaching job. As our Nutrition Specialist, you'll be the bridge between science and implementation—helping high-performing individuals make meaningful, lasting changes despite demanding schedules.
Your role is to remove friction, ensuring patients don't just understand the plan but actually integrate it into their lives. You'll combine deep nutritional expertise with behavioral psychology to craft personalized strategies that drive results. You'll analyze glucose data, body composition metrics, and biomarkers, pinpointing the barriers that hold patients back—whether physiological, psychological, or practical. Then, you'll build solutions that make adherence feel effortless.
- Develop Precision Nutrition Plans – Apply metabolic science to create highly tailored nutrition protocols that optimize glucose, balance caloric intake, and support lean muscle retention.
- Translate Data into Actionable Strategies – Use CGMs, body composition metrics (ALMI, VAT), and biomarkers to build customized recommendations that fit seamlessly into patients' routines.
- Coach for Real-World Success – Understand individual barriers, build trust, and help patients implement strategies that work—even in high-pressure environments like travel or intense work phases.
- Integrate Sleep & Stress Optimization – Ensure patients are set up for success by addressing stress and sleep alongside their nutrition.
- Create Efficient Systems – Design meal planning, tracking, and adherence strategies that fit into busy schedules while delivering real results.
- Collaborate with Physicians & Specialists – Work alongside top medical professionals to ensure a fully integrated approach to metabolic health.
- Continuously Refine & Improve – Monitor patient progress, refine approaches based on outcomes, and contribute insights to optimize our methodologies.
Patient Consultation & Coaching (50%)
- One-on-one coaching
- Data analysis
- Habit formation
- Turning science into actionable plans
- Tracking progress
- Refining strategies
- Aligning with physicians
- Contributing to case discussions
- Refining patient strategies
- Developing resources
- Creating practical guides
- Staying up-to-date with cutting-edge nutrition science
- Behavioral coaching techniques
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Nutrition
- Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) credential
- 3-5 years of experience coaching professionals in nutritional implementation
- Experience with metabolic health optimization
- Proven expertise in caloric restriction (CR) and dietary restriction (DR) strategies
- Demonstrated ability to assess and address body composition concerns
- Strong understanding of, or willingness to learn, Nutrition 3.0 and the Early Medical framework
- Experience with remote coaching and virtual communication
- Experience and deep knowledge with macro-based meal planning
- Experience working with athletic populations
- Background in body composition assessment and optimization
- Resource creation for patient education
- Advanced sleep/stress coaching
- Collaboration with personal chefs and/or executive assistants
$85,000-$130,000. Compensation is based on factors including geographic location, experience, skill set, and interview performance.
EEO STATEMENT
Early Medical is an equal-opportunity employer in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We ensure equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without discrimination or harassment based on race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Early Medical also extends this policy to every phase of the employment process including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, transfer, training and development, position elimination, restructuring, promotion, compensation, benefits, layoffs, termination, and all other conditions or privileges of employment. Early Medical and its Affiliated Companies are
Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please email hr@earlymedical.com with your request. M/F/V/D/S
M/F/V/D/S Definition: An Equal Opportunity–Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.
Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Expected Pay Range
$85,000—$130,000 USD
What We Offer
- 100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental insurance (multiple plans available).
- 100% employer-paid life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
- Employer-sponsored HSA contributions for HDHP medical plans
- Additional HSA and FSA spending account plans for employees
- 401(k) with a 5% company match.
- Generous PTO and holiday schedule.
- Company-issued technology and work-from-home stipend.
- The opportunity to work at the forefront of health and longevity science with a team of world-class professionals dedicated to precision, mastery, and excellence.
Salary : $85,000 - $130,000