​Registered Dietitian (RDN) – Independent Contractor (1099) 

Location:
Hybrid (in-person/ remote - based on patient preference)

Engagement Type:
 Independent Contractor (1099)

Schedule: 
Self-directed; based on mutual availability and referrals

About the Opportunity:
We are seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to collaborate on an as-needed, referral-based basis as an independent contractor. This role is ideal for an RDN who operates their own practice or provides services to multiple clients and is looking to add flexible clinical work without a fixed schedule.
This is not an employment position. The dietitian will maintain professional autonomy and determine how services are delivered within agreed-upon scope and applicable standards of care.

Scope of Services:
The independent contractor may provide some or all of the following services, based on expertise and availability:

• Nutrition counseling via telehealth for adult patients

• Evidence-based counseling for metabolic health, weight management, kidney-related nutrition, or chronic disease prevention

• Development of individualized nutrition care plans

• Documentation consistent with professional standards and payer requirements (if applicable)

• Communication with referring clinicians as appropriate for care coordination

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Services are provided per referral or per consult, not as ongoing assigned duties.

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Independent Contractor Structure:

• Contractor sets their own availability and may accept or decline referrals

• Contractor controls how services are delivered, consistent with licensure and professional standards

• Contractor may work with other practices or clients concurrently

• No guaranteed hours or minimum volume

• Compensation is per consult / per session, as outlined in a separate independent contractor agreement

• Contractor provides their own professional liability insurance and business entity

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Required Qualifications:

• Active Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential

• Active Maryland state license 

• Professional liability insurance

• Experience with adult nutrition counseling

• Comfortable practicing independently and managing clinical workflow

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Nice to Have:

• Experience in nephrology, metabolic health, obesity medicine, or chronic disease care

• Telehealth experience

• Existing private practice or contract-based work

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Compensation:

• Per-consult or per-session compensation

• No benefits, paid time off, or employment guarantees (independent contractor role)

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How to Apply:

Please contact us with a brief introduction and work experience and we will be in touch. 

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