Registered Dietitian

As a Registered Dietitian at Form Health, your primary responsibilities include providing individualized medical nutrition therapy, creating customized nutrition plans, and supporting patients through ongoing video visits and daily messaging. You'll collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure a comprehensive approach to obesity treatment.

To apply for the Registered Dietitian position at Form Health, you must be a registered dietitian with 3-5 years of experience in obesity counseling and behavior modification. Holding a Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM) credential is preferred, or you should aim to obtain it within two years of joining.

Form Health encourages professional development by fostering a supportive environment. As a Registered Dietitian, you'll have access to ongoing learning opportunities, participate in patient support groups, and have the chance to innovate and enhance the medical weight loss program, contributing directly to healthcare transformation.

The work schedule for a Registered Dietitian at Form Health is full-time and offers flexible options, allowing for a work-life balance tailored to your needs. Given the remote nature of the position, you can arrange your hours to best suit your lifestyle while still providing quality care to your patients.

At Form Health, Registered Dietitians enjoy a competitive salary along with comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional perks include a 401k plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, and access to Form Health's weight loss program, supporting your personal health journey as well.

When answering this question, emphasize your individualized approach. Talk about assessing patient needs, dietary preferences, and medical history before creating personalized plans. Show how this plan aligns with evidence-based guidelines and incorporates behavior changes.

Highlight your empathetic communication skills. Discuss techniques such as active listening, validating feelings, and using non-judgmental language to foster a supportive environment while addressing difficult topics.

Detail strategies that include setting realistic goals, celebrating small successes, and maintaining open channels of communication for support. Providing educational resources and continually adjusting nutrition plans can also reignite motivation.

Share your familiarity with telehealth platforms and how they can provide greater access to patients. Talk about adapting your counseling techniques for virtual visits to foster strong patient relationships.

Explain the importance of support groups in providing community and shared experiences. Share your ideas on creating a safe space that encourages open dialogue, peer support, and resource sharing among participants.

Discuss your commitment to continuing education through professional organizations, webinars, relevant journals, and conferences focusing on obesity and nutrition. This shows your dedication to providing the most informed care.

Address the need for patience and understanding when working with resistant patients. Discuss exploring underlying concerns, involving them actively in the goal-setting process, and providing options that feel manageable for them.

Detail any hands-on experience you have with meal replacement strategies in clinical settings, illustrating how you've tailored these plans to individual patient needs and monitored their progress effectively.

Outline your understanding of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and how you might use them to address patients' thought patterns around food and behavior, ultimately aiming to foster healthier habits.

Bring your passion for innovative obesity treatment and telehealth into your response. Express how Form Health’s mission aligns with your professional values and your eagerness to contribute to transforming healthcare delivery for patients.