Dietician

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum Smokey Point is expanding its services to include a dedicated Lifestyle & Metabolic Medicine branch, focusing on evidence-based weight management and metabolic health. Our multidisciplinary team includes physicians, a virtual nurse practitioner, and a Dietician to support patients in achieving sustainable weight loss and improved health outcomes.

We are seeking a full-time Dietician to join our growing team. This role involves working closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to develop personalized nutrition plans that complement medical weight loss treatments. The ideal candidate is passionate about metabolic health, weight management, and patient-centered care.

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time position (40 hours/week)
• Hybrid work model available, though the majority of the role is on-site at Optum Smokey Point
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including CME opportunities
  
  

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct individualized nutrition assessments for patients pursuing weight loss and metabolic health improvement
• Develop and implement personalized dietary plans based on patients' medical conditions, lifestyle, and goals
• Provide ongoing counseling, education, and motivational support to patients
• Collaborate with physicians and the virtual nurse practitioner to integrate nutrition therapy into comprehensive treatment plans
• Stay current with emerging research in metabolic health, weight management, and lifestyle medicine
• Maintain thorough documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record (EHR) system
• Offer group education sessions or workshops on nutrition, meal planning, and behavior change strategies
• Assist in developing clinic protocols, nutrition-related materials, and dietary guidelines
  
  

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential
• State licensure (if applicable)
• Ability to manage a daily caseload of 12-18 patients efficiently
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment, if needed
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in weight management, metabolic medicine, or lifestyle medicine
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills for patient counseling and collaboration with the healthcare team
  
  

The salary range for this role is $49,300 to $96,400 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.