Registered Dietitian

AT A GLANCE

The Optum Medical Weight Loss-Registered Dietitian will be responsible for supporting the health and wellness initiatives for employees enrolled in the Medical Weight Loss (MWL) program.  This role will support the virtual MWL program by meeting with participants to educate on lifestyle and behavior modifications to improve overall health and wellness and support weight loss while providing a wealth of health care resources. When employees need advice on healthy habits, chronic condition management, and treatment, the virtual MWL Health Care Advisor will help employees in developing a personalized plan.  This role will be responsible for collaboration with the greater medical team.  Topics of coaching could also include stress management and exercise planning along with clinical support across a wide array of health topics and conditions.  For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

This role will also include hosting and executing virtual events and activities that encourage healthy living. To encourage employee participation, this role will work closely with the MWL operations team to promote events that support the MWL program.   Employee initiatives are a highly visible and strategic innovation initiative. With any innovation you can expect an environment that will continue to evolve on a regular and consistent basis.  The desired candidate will have an interest in helping define new health and wellness processes and be flexible in supporting change initiatives.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, CST or MST preferred

What You’ll Do

• Serve as employee advocate, going above and beyond to provide expert, proactive services such as:
• Personalized information on best place of service for needed care
• Recommendations for Primary Care Physicians and Specialists
• Recommendations for high quality, best cost, evidence-based treatment options
• Resource for all UHG and community well-being resources
• Outreach to community primary and specialty groups
• Serve as clinician providing the following virtual services:
• MWL specific nutrition management, fitness planning, well-being guidance and coaching
• Lead virtual group MWL support and educational classes
• Well-being Champion
• Contagious positive attitude that inspires others and models health and wellness
• Establishes rapport and trust with employees 
• Participates in Stride champ meetings  

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. 

What We’re Looking For

• Current, unrestricted Registered Dietitian credential through CDR
• Demonstrated ability and experience leading group classes
• Proficient with a variety of computer based clinical care tools/EMR
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Power Point
• Proven ability to deliver health education and programming to motivate and engage 
• Proven self-directed, self-managed
• Proven solid oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication that is clear, well-organized and demonstrates an understanding of audience needs
• 3+ years of clinical experience in a hospital or community setting 
• Experience in a Wellness and/or Disease Management role
• Obesity Specialist training or certification

Pursuant to various state Fair Pay Acts, below is a summary of compensation elements for this role at the company. The following benefits are provided by RVO Health, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Starting Salary: $52,500- $72,000
  *Note actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications and experience
• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program
• Pharmacy Benefits
• Income Protection Plans
• Pet Services Plans
• Mental Health Support
• Wellness Coaching
• HSA- Health Savings Account
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym & Fitness Center Discount Program

Who We Are: 

Founded in 2022, RVO Health is a new healthcare platform of digital media brands, services and technologies focused on building relationships with people throughout their health & wellness journey. We meet people where they are in their personal health journeys and connect them with both the information and the care they need. RVO Health was created by joining teams from both Red Ventures and UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Health. Together we’re focused on delivering on our vision of a stronger and healthier world. 

RVO Health is comprised of Healthline Media (Healthline, Medical News Today, Psych Central, Greatist and Bezzy), Healthgrades, FindCare and PlateJoy; Optum Perks, Optum Store and the virtual coaching platforms Real Appeal, Wellness Coaching, and QuitForLife. 

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program. 

RVO Health is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at RVO Health is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.  

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role at this time.

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