Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) / Integrative Health Coach

Job Summary

Location: Remote / Virtual — Pennsylvania Patients
Position Type: Part-Time Independent Contractor (1099)
Compensation: $60–$70 per hour
Schedule: Flexible, Patient-Based Appointments

About ARA Integrative \& Functional Medicine

ARA Integrative \& Functional Medicine is a physician-led integrative and functional medicine practice located in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. Our approach combines evidence-based medicine, personalized nutrition, lifestyle interventions, advanced diagnostics, and proactive health optimization to help patients achieve meaningful, sustainable improvements in their health.

Our clinical focus includes cardiometabolic health, weight management, hormonal optimization, gastrointestinal health, inflammation, healthy aging, and longevity.

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with strong health coaching skills to join our multidisciplinary team as an independent contractor.

About the Role

The dietitian will provide individualized nutrition counseling and health coaching to patients enrolled in our comprehensive 12-month functional medicine programs.

Each participating patient will receive two 60-minute virtual sessions over the course of their annual program, focused on developing personalized nutrition strategies, establishing realistic health goals, improving dietary habits, and promoting sustainable behavioral change.

This is a flexible, patient-based opportunity ideal for an experienced dietitian who operates independently and enjoys collaborating with physicians in an integrative healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive virtual nutrition and lifestyle assessments.
• Review relevant medical history, physician recommendations, dietary habits, and health goals.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies.
• Provide practical counseling on macronutrients, protein intake, fiber optimization, meal planning, and nutrient-dense diets.
• Utilize motivational interviewing, goal setting, accountability, and behavior-change techniques.
• Adapt recommendations to individual dietary preferences, including vegetarian, plant-based, gluten-free, and culturally diverse eating patterns.
• Collaborate with ARA physicians to reinforce individualized patient treatment plans.
• Document patient encounters and provide concise updates to the medical team.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and practice in accordance with applicable professional, licensure, and privacy requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Active Pennsylvania Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist (LDN) license.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical nutrition, outpatient counseling, private practice, or a related setting.
• Strong background in nutrition counseling, health coaching, motivational interviewing, and patient-centered behavior change.
• Ability to provide virtual services independently and maintain appropriate professional documentation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Professional liability insurance appropriate for the services provided.
• Commitment to evidence-based, individualized patient care.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in functional medicine, integrative nutrition, or lifestyle medicine.
• National Board Certified Health \& Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) credential or equivalent health coaching training.
• Training through the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy (IFNA), or a comparable educational program.
• Experience with GLP-1 therapy nutrition support, metabolic health, menopause, healthy aging, and gastrointestinal disorders.
• Familiarity with specialty laboratory testing and integrating findings into appropriate nutrition recommendations.
• Experience working collaboratively with physicians or multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and telehealth platforms.

Compensation and Scheduling

• $55–$70 per 60-minute patient session, based on experience and qualifications.
• Independent contractor (1099) arrangement, subject to applicable worker-classification requirements.
• Flexible appointment availability.
• No guaranteed minimum number of patient hours.
• Patients referred through ARA's existing programs.
• All appointments provided virtually.
• Scope, documentation expectations, and compensation for additional services to be established by contract.

Why Collaborate With ARA?

This position provides an opportunity to become part of a growing, physician-led integrative medicine practice committed to addressing the root contributors to chronic illness and promoting lifelong wellness.

Our goal is to develop lasting professional relationships with like-minded clinicians who value individualized care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and sustainable patient outcomes.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief description of your experience in clinical nutrition, functional or integrative medicine, and health coaching.

Include your current professional credentials, Pennsylvania licensure status, and experience delivering virtual nutrition counseling.

We look forward to connecting with professionals who share our passion for personalized, proactive healthcare.

Pay: $55.00 - $70.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 10.0 per week

Work Location: Remote