Registered Dietitian - Medical Nutrition Therapy

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About Tangelo!

At Tangelo, we improve access to nutritious, delicious food for low-income families and those with chronic conditions. Our platform provides subsidized medically tailored meals and healthy grocery delivery at reduced or even free costs through partnerships with insurance companies, governments, universities, non-profits, and employers.

Working on the Operations Department

We are seeking a Registered Dietitian with an active RD credential to support our programs in New York and California. In this remote role, you’ll assess nutritional status, prescribe medically tailored meals, and deliver culturally relevant, evidence-based health education to members with chronic conditions.

A quick heads up: This is a part-time (minimum 20 hours/week, maximum 35 hours/week), contract role. There’s potential for it to convert into a longer-term opportunity. During the contract period, benefits won’t be available. We’re looking for someone who’s ready to jump in now and is excited about the possibility of growing with the team if the fit is right.

What You’ll Get to Do

• Report to the Senior Director, Clinical Operations.

• Participate in the development of nutrition standards and health education for chronic conditions using the latest scientific evidence and dietary trends.

• Provide individualized health education to ensure each member receives the most current evidence-based information.

• Create appropriate nutritional interventions for each member and ensure the food prescriptions are properly received by the fulfillment team.

• Create and provide quality nutrition services including, but not limited to nutrition screening, assessment, counseling, and education.

• Consider religious, cultural, and ethical factors when completing nutrition assessments and creating nutrition interventions.

• Consider potential food, drug, and herb/supplement interactions when providing nutrition education and counseling.

• Work with the member to identify an appropriate nutrition education plan and set achievable goals.

• Keep current with dietetics practice and maintain credentials and professional certifications.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field from an accredited institution.

• Active Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required.

• New York State RD license preferred — or willingness to apply (we’ll cover the cost).

• Fluency in Spanish is required.

• Strong understanding of clinical nutrition, especially related to chronic conditions.

• Experience working with electronic health records (EHRs) and delivering care or assessments via telehealth platforms.

• Detail-oriented with a strong ability to assess complex dietary needs in a systems-based setting.

• Previous experience in clinical review, nutrition operations, or healthtech environments preferred.

• Professional, compassionate communication and a collaborative, team-first mindset.

• Previous experience in clinical review, nutrition operations, or healthtech environments preferred.

• Professional, compassionate communication and a collaborative, team-first mindset.

Don't Meet All of the Qualifications?

Apply anyway! We're aware that many people only apply for a job when they've met every requirement listed in a job description. At Tangelo, we hire the PERSON, not the resume. We value diversity, in experiences and backgrounds, and are committed to providing equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. While there are certain requirements that exist for all open positions, we want to get to know YOU above all else when making our hiring decisions. Go for it.

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Tangelo, we are committed to transparent & equitable practices across our entire organization. This is a critical component of our hiring process and as such, compensation and other benefits for this role will be discussed during your first interview to ensure a fair interviewing experience and effective use of your time. No questions are off-limits as we believe complete tra