Part - Time Dietitian

About Cylinder

Founded in 2021 and offered as an employer benefit, Cylinder (formerly Vivante Health) delivers personalized, clinician-backed care to those suffering from digestive issues through its virtual health platform. Cylinder’s tech-forward, human-first program connects members to the right level of support at the right time through an easy interface, bringing the healthcare ecosystem together to align around member needs. Cylinder’s dedicated care teams help members proactively address their gut health from every angle – decreasing costs, reducing absenteeism, and improving their quality of life, at scale. Cylinder’s vision is to create a world where people receive convenient, personalized, and affordable access to the quality digestive healthcare they need to improve their overall health.

Position Summary

As a Registered Dietitian, you'll provide one-on-one HIPAA-compliant Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) via 30-minute telephone, video, and instant message to members seeking improved digestion and relief from chronic conditions. You'll use counseling skills like Motivational Interviewing, strengths-based care, and the transtheoretical model to provide member-centered care based on the member's primary concern. Most of the time, you'll help members with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, short bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, chronic constipation or diarrhea, gastroparesis, elimination diets, FODMAP diet, food allergies and intolerances, SIBO, mindful eating, weight management, and malnutrition.

We guarantee 15 hours/week with the expectation of flexing up to 28 hours/week for 4-6 months of the year. On average, our dietitians work 20-28 hours a week. Peak times are often at the beginning of the year or when we launch large clients.

Note: Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience and ranges between $27.00-31.25 per hour plus differential pay for part-time ($2/hr).

Responsibilities Include:

• Applying evidence-based strategies to promote symptom relief, condition treatment, and behavior change — including assessment, nutrition diagnosis, interventions, monitoring, and evaluation.

• Managing comorbid conditions with Medical Nutrition Therapy. 

• Managing dietary supplements and probiotics.

• Using counseling skills (MI, TTM, strengths-based care) to help members move through the stages of change via one-on-one HIPAA-compliant telephone, video, and instant messaging.

• Aiding in the administrative burden of caring for a chronic disease and supporting the member with developing self-efficacy and self-advocacy. 

• Applying our Member Engagement Model and Clinical Pathways to promote symptom relief, digestive condition treatment, and behavior change.

• Providing education, setting SMART goals, and acting as an accountability partner to help members feel their best.

• Documenting according to established guidelines and expectations.

• Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team for optimal care for the members.

• Practicing within HIPAA/state/federal guidelines, our Clinical Pathways, within role scope of practice, and referring to other disciplines according to our escalation plans and guidelines.

• Maintaining strict confidentiality of members’ Protected Health Information and is bound by our confidentiality agreement.

You’ll be a good fit here if you are:

• Technologically savvy, you must be able to pick up new technology quickly and seamlessly

• Outstanding with your interpersonal and communication skills, specifically your ability to engage in a dynamic clear conversation by telephone or video

• Knowledgeable and have experience in integrating behavioral modification methodologies/techniques into coaching delivery

• Self-directed, highly organized, and able to multitask

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree

• Registered dietitian status certified through CDR

• Proof of required licensure as stated by the RD's home state

• A minimum of one year of outpatient dietitian experience

• Flexibility to work with variable individual schedules across multiple time zones, including one evening until 8 Central Time. Your schedule will be created two months in advance

• Quiet and professional dedicated workspace with secure high-speed internet access

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Dietetics or Human Nutrition

• Certified Health Coach: NBC-HWC credentials

• Multi-state licensure

• Experience with Motivational Interviewing, SMART goal setting, assessing stages of change/readiness, etc.

Cylinder is an equal opportunity employer. We believe safe spaces where everyone can be their authentic selves is the key to a successful team so we welcome and embrace all identities, cultures, and backgrounds.