Job Description

Nutritious Thoughts Full-Time Outpatient Registered Dietitian

*OCTOBER 2025 START*

Nutritious Thoughts is group practice of compassion-centered dietitians helping people improve their relationship with food through one-on-one nutrition counseling and community connection.

We practice under the philosophy that humans of all body sizes, shapes, and abilities are worthy of care. Using a relational approach, we help empower individuals to change their lives through nourishment and healing.

Position Details: The Registered Dietitian plays a crucial role in supporting individuals by providing in-depth nutrition assessments and personalized nutritional counseling. The Registered dietitian will provide relational care to support each client. This role is responsible for managing a full-time caseload of clients in an outpatient setting.

• Reports To: Clinical Supervisor
• Safety Designation: Not Safety Sensitive
• FLSA Status: Non Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)
• Supervisory: No
• Pay Range: $30-$33 per hour with additional benefits and annual raise opportunity
• Location: Cary, NC - Employees must reside in the state of North Carolina
• Start Date: October 2025

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth nutrition assessment for each client
• Develop customized treatment plans based on individuals’ goals, taking into account the clients’ health conditions, relationship with food and body, budget, and personal preferences
• Provide individual and family nutrition education and counseling sessions as needed
• Monitor clients’ progress and make necessary adjustments to their treatment plan to support their journey
• Collaboration with clients’ team to integrate nutrition care into overall client treatment plans
• Maintain detailed and timely documentation, including nutrition assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes
• Stay informed of the latest research and developments in the field of nutrition science to ensure the provision of evidence-based care
• Participate in company meetings and training sessions as required
• Lead one clinical training session per year
• Adhere to regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to, continuing education, HIPAA privacy, licensure laws, etc.
• Follow Company Policies and Procedures, including communication response times
• Endeavor to meet and maintain company job requirements, including productivity, client retention, meeting attendance, etc.
• Assist with onboarding and development of newly hired dietitians and clinical interns by inviting them to shadow clinical sessions and provide general support and encouragement

Essential Skills

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to develop rapport with clients on an individual basis through a relational care model
• Strong presentation skills and comfortability providing group and classroom-style education/sessions
• Time management and organization
• Proficient in use of Google Workspace, Zoom, Electronic Medical/Health Records, and other platforms

Qualifications

• Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), Active and in good standing
• North Carolina State Licensure, Active and in good standing
• One year of clinical experience in a setting serving a similar clientele, preferred
• Eligible for or already paneled with commercial insurance providers

Schedule Requirements

• Team members have flexibility in their schedules with the expectation they are meeting the job requirements
• Some choose to work evenings/weekends to meet client and personal needs
• Full Time position requires 18 – 25 hours of completed client sessions per week with a total of 30-40 work hours per week

Physical Requirements

• Position is mostly sedentary with regular need to traverse throughout the office
• Occasional need to lift and carry up to 25 pounds

Benefits

• Supportive team environment with like-minded clinicians
• Clinical Supervision: Individual and Group
• In-house Trainings (Provides up to 20 RD CE hours per year)
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Administrative Support
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement account with up to 3% company matching
• Annual state licensure and annual Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Medical Benefits offered
• Liability insurance

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