What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist position at Functional Nutrition Rx?
About Us
Functional Nutrition Rx is a growing integrative nutrition practice dedicated to root-cause healing and personalized nutrition care. We are committed to supporting clients through a functional, whole-person approach—whether managing chronic conditions, optimizing wellness, or navigating complex symptoms. Our model empowers dietitians to focus on high-quality care while we take care of the rest.
Responsibilities:
At Functional Nutrition Rx, our Registered Dietitians go beyond conventional care—applying root-cause principles and a personalized approach to support each client’s journey. As part of our team, your key responsibilities will include:
- Conducting comprehensive functional nutrition assessments to evaluate clinical, lifestyle, and dietary factors
- Developing individualized, root-cause-informed nutrition care plans, including therapeutic diets, lifestyle strategies, and supplement protocols
- Providing nutrition counseling and education on topics such as inflammation, blood sugar balance, GI health, hormone regulation, and detoxification
- Monitoring client progress and adjusting plans based on lab results, symptoms, and goals
- Collaborating with referring providers and integrative healthcare teams to ensure coordinated care
- Staying current with evidence-based research in functional and integrative nutrition
- Offering guidance for specialized nutrition protocols when needed (e.g., elimination diets, tube feeding, SIBO protocols, etc.)
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- Registered Dietitian (RD) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- State licensure (CDN or equivalent, as required by your state) will be required within 3 months of hire
- Experience or strong interest in functional, integrative, or root-cause nutrition
- Proficiency in interpreting lab data, symptoms, and functional testing to inform care plans
- Excellent communication, counseling, and documentation skills
- Comfortable working independently in person private practice environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Bonus: Additional training or certification in functional medicine/nutrition (e.g., IFNCP, FMCA, CNS)
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: From $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
License/Certification:
- RDN (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Babylon, NY 11702 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50