Copy of Registered Dietitian - Eating Disorders (Remote-Kansas)

Equip is the leading virtual, evidence-based eating disorder treatment program on a mission to ensure that everyone with an eating disorder can access treatment that works. Created by clinical experts in the field and people with lived experience, Equip builds upon evidence-based treatments to empower individuals to reach lasting recovery. All Equip patients receive a dedicated care team, including a therapist, dietitian, physician, and peer and family mentor. The company operates in all 50 states and is partnered with most major health insurance plans.

About the role

The Registered Dietitian will be responsible for all nutrition-related aspects of care and will work closely with family members to equip them with the skills needed to nutritionally restore their child. Equip is a “virtual clinic,” meaning care is delivered remotely through our telehealth platform. The Registered Dietitian consults collaboratively with the Equip treatment team to provide evidence-based care for families undergoing eating disorder treatment for their child via Equip’s family-based treatment approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families in helping the patient transform maladaptive eating patterns into a healthy relationship with food through provision of ongoing support.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on the patient’s unique needs, including regular telehealth meetings, initial nutrition assessment, meal plan prescription (using Equip’s feeding philosophy), and target weight range assessment.
• Guide the process of exposure to fear/challenge foods.
• Communicate the patient's meal plan and any nutrition-related concerns clearly to all team members, providing education on resolving these concerns.
• Echo treatment team directives in interactions with families to present a united front.
• Assist with discharge planning.
• Update treatment plans weekly with patient progress, treatment goals, nutrition-related assignments, and concerns.
• Reassess nutritional needs on an ongoing basis and communicate recommendations to the treatment team and families.
• Deliver evidence-based nutrition education to challenge irrational thoughts and beliefs around food, nutrition, weight, and shape that fuel eating disorder behaviors.
• Establish a therapeutic relationship with families, including rapport building, boundary setting, and collaboration toward treatment goals.
• Thorough documentation within Equip’s electronic medical record in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have an active license in Kansas.
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree or college coursework accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
• Licensed RDN required; eating disorder experience preferred (experience with family-based eating disorder treatment approaches is a plus but not required).
• Manage a caseload of up to 80 patients, with each patient receiving care for up to 52 weeks.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with diverse teams.
• Experience working on interdisciplinary teams.
• Organized and results-driven.
• Ability to balance business needs and clinical priorities.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

Schedule

• Patient scheduling: Monday - Friday, between 8 AM - 8 PM in the patient's timezone.
• Provide 30 hours per week of availability for direct patient care, including new patients and follow-up sessions.
• Commit to a minimum of 16 hours of direct patient care after 2 PM in your patient population's time zone throughout the week.
• Work until 8 PM two evenings per week (you choose which evenings).
• Attend mandatory meetings (e.g., Group Supervision, Treatment Huddles, Labs/All Hands, Individual Supervision).

Pay

Earning Potential Range: $68,000 to $85,000 annually, consisting of base pay plus performance-based bonus potential.

Benefits

• Flexible PTO policy (3-5 weeks per year recommended) + 11 paid company holidays.
• Generous parental leave.
• Competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance (Equip covers a significant percentage of premiums for individuals and families).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal services, financial support, and more.
• 401k retirement plan option.
• Student loan repayment: $500/quarter for employees with less than one year of tenure; $1,000/quarter for employees with over one year of tenure.
• Licensing reimbursement for fees associated with initial licensure and renewals (e.g., state board application, exam fees, study materials).
• Continuing education: Unlimited online courses through NetCE for therapists and medical providers; up to $1,000/year stipend for continuing education.
• $50/month stipend for home internet expenses.
• Initial work-from-home stipend of up to $500; $200 reload at the 3-year mark and every other year thereafter (year 5, 7, etc.).
• Company-provided laptop.

Physical Demands

Work is performed 100% from home with no requirement to travel. This is a stationary position requiring the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards, as well as to talk or hear by telephone. Ability to sit or stand as needed.