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Independent Contractor Registered Dietician Nutritionist - TEMPORARY

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Healthcare ClinicalNutritionist

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Healthcare ClinicalNutritionist

The Independent Contractor Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Temporary provides telephonic nutrition assessments and nutrition counseling services to members participating in Medically Tailored Meals programs. Using a member-centered approach and independent professional judgment, the Contractor evaluates nutrition needs, recommends appropriate meal types, provides practical nutrition education, and connects members with relevant health plan, health system, or community resources. This is a temporary independent contractor opportunity, not employment. The Contractor may accept or decline offered sessions and determine when services are performed within Mom's Meals designated outreach hours, applicable member contact windows, and agreed-upon service levels. Mom's Meals does not guarantee any minimum number of sessions, assignments, hours, referrals, service territory, or compensation.

Provide telephonic nutrition assessments and counseling using Mom's Meals clinical protocols while exercising independent professional judgment

Assess the appropriateness of Medically Tailored Meals based on each member's health condition, nutrition needs, and program eligibility

Review food and nutrient intake, meal and snack patterns, supplements, allergies, intolerances, preferences, and chewing or swallowing concerns

Recommend appropriate meal types based on chronic conditions and individual nutrition needs

Provide nutrition interventions, menu guidance, and practical diet education

Support adults managing conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and kidney disease

Connect members with health plan, health system, and community resources when additional needs are identified

Document member interactions accurately, contemporaneously, and no later than one business day after each session in approved systems

Complete required onboarding, orientation, and periodic training, as compensated under the applicable independent contractor agreement or fee schedule

Maintain all required RDN credentials, state licenses, registrations, permits, and telehealth authority throughout the engagement and immediately report any lapse, restriction, investigation, or disciplinary action

Access member information only through approved systems and devices; do not download, print, photograph, locally store, text, use personal email, consumer cloud storage, or generative AI tools for member information

Promptly escalate urgent clinical, allergy, swallowing, food-safety, member-safety, and emergency concerns in accordance with approved procedures

Remain responsible for all taxes, insurance, licenses, ordinary business expenses, and other obligations associated with operating an independent business

Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field from an accredited college or university

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential with active Commission on Dietetic Registration status

Active, unrestricted Registered Dietitian licensure, registration, permits, and telehealth authority required in each state where a member is located when services are provided

Strong verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently; maintain a private, secure work environment; and comply with HIPAA, privacy, confidentiality, and information-security requirements

Ability to use approved electronic documentation systems and provide ordinary business equipment, subject to Mom's Meals privacy and security requirements

2 years' experience providing medical nutrition therapy and/or telephonic nutrition counseling to adults with chronic conditions

Experience providing telephonic nutrition screenings or assessments

Training or experience in health coaching or motivational interviewing

Experience supporting Medicaid, Medicare, or health plan-referred populations

Experience using electronic health record or customer relationship management systems

Bilingual language skills, including English and Spanish

Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting, remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods

Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Company Overview

Mom’s Meals is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide since 1999. We provide seniors, patients recovering post-discharge and those managing a chronic condition with tailored nutrition solutions to manage their specific needs. If you are passionate about the well-being of others and have a strong sense of community, Mom’s Meals could be the place for you! We are a family operated business looking for fun, compassionate, and friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of others.

EEO

Mom’s Meals complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or military status.

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Where is the job

Ankeny, United States

Remote within one country

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Pay per year: ≈ $72,800 a year; 2% below the $74,256 median for Nutritionist jobs on Jobera (27 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
Posted: Today
Employer: has 45 open jobs on Jobera.

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Posted: November 4, 2026
First seen: November 4, 2026
Last seen: November 4, 2026

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Mom's Meals is a leading national provider of home-delivered, medically tailored meals designed to support the nutritional needs of individuals managing chronic health conditions or seeking convenient, healthy meal solutions.

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