Bilingual Registered Dietitian – Bariatric & Medical Nutrition Therapy

About My Diabetes Tutor

My Diabetes Tutor empowers individuals with diabetes through accessible, virtual education, support, and coaching. Our accredited Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) program—aligned with ADA and ADCES standards—delivers personalized care through live telehealth sessions led by experienced Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCESs) and Nurse Practitioners.

We combine clinical excellence with compassion to help participants build lasting self-management skills and improve health outcomes. As a growing telehealth organization, our team is passionate about expanding access to high-quality diabetes education and supporting people wherever they are on their health journey.

Job Description

Job Title: Bilingual Registered Dietitian – Bariatric & Medical Nutrition Therapy
Location: Remote / Telehealth
Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Compensation: $35–$40 per hour, based on experience

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, bilingual (English/Spanish) Registered Dietitian to join our clinical team, with a primary focus on bariatric nutrition counseling.

This position involves providing individualized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to patients preparing for bariatric surgery, as well as ongoing postoperative nutrition support. The dietitian will also provide MNT for patients with other nutrition-related health conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide virtual, individualized nutrition counseling for preoperative and postoperative bariatric patients.
• Educate patients on nutrition, portion sizes, protein intake, hydration, supplementation, and sustainable lifestyle changes.
• Assess nutritional needs, monitor progress, and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy for conditions such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other nutrition-related concerns.
• Deliver culturally sensitive nutrition counseling in both English and Spanish.
• Support patients in identifying barriers, setting realistic goals, and making sustainable behavioral changes.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with referring providers and other members of the clinical team as appropriate.
• Follow established clinical protocols and professional standards of care.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, including the ability to provide clinical nutrition counseling in both languages.
• Experience providing individualized medical nutrition therapy.
• Strong patient education, communication, and motivational interviewing skills.
• Comfortable using telehealth technology and electronic health records.
• Appropriate state licensure or eligibility to practice in states where patients are served.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in bariatric nutrition counseling, including preoperative or postoperative care.
• Experience in obesity management, weight management, or metabolic health.
• Familiarity with bariatric nutrition guidelines.
• Experience with GLP-1 medications and medical weight management.
• Previous telehealth experience.

Why Join My Diabetes Tutor?

• Flexible, fully remote contractor opportunity.
• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and support their long-term health.
• Collaborative and supportive clinical team.
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing bariatric and medical nutrition therapy program