What We Strive For
At Strive Health, we’re driven by a purpose: transforming the broken kidney care system. Through early identification, engagement, and comprehensive coordinated care, we significantly improve outcomes for people with kidney disease, reducing emergency dialysis and inpatient utilization. Our high-touch care model integrates with local providers and uses predictive data to identify and support at-risk patients along their entire care journey. Recognized with ten prestigious workplace awards, including LinkedIn’s 2024 Top Startups in Denver, we’re setting a new standard in kidney care. We embrace diversity, celebrate successes, and support each other, making Strive the destination for top talent in healthcare. Join us in making a real difference.
What You’ll Do
As a Registered Dietitian, you will use your consultative expertise and compassion to help patients understand that what they eat directly affects their overall health and the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). You will empower patients to take ownership of their health through building a relationship and working them through their goals. As a vital member of the patient's care team, you will educate patients and their families on a wide range of nutritional topics such as diabetes, hypertension, and congestive heart failure (CHF) to help slow the progression of CKD. This position reports to the Manager of Regional Dietetics.
The Day to Day
- Consults with patients and their families on individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) education and disease management based on individualized patient needs including labs, nutrient requirements, knowledge and abilities, medical, economic, and social situation.
- Assesses on-going nutritional status on subsequent follow-up visits to determine appropriate nutrition interventions and recommendations.
- Educates on meal planning, grocery shopping, and eating out, based on patient’s individualized goals
- Teaches patient about managing blood sugars, sodium/fluid restriction, limiting protein, and weight management.
- Independently evaluates, develops, and completes comprehensive nutrition assessment and reassessment consistent with best practices.
- Collaborates with Strive nurse practitioners, social workers, pharmacists, and physicians to communicate pertinent nutrition concerns.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
- 1+ years experience in Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
- Active registered dietitian (RD) license in relevant state(s).
- Internet Connectivity - Min Speeds: 3.8Mbps/3.0Mbps (up/down): Latency <60 ms.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated understanding of renal nutrition best practices.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, possibly for multiple facilities and rare travel when needed.
- Intermediate computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, and Outlook.
- Strong outpatient counseling experience, especially in diabetes, hypertension and CHF, and CKD.
Annual Base Salary Range: $65,500 - $77,000
We care and support our strivers holistically by providing competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Two employee assistance programs (EAP)
- 401k with employer match
- Employer paid and voluntary life and disability insurance
- Health and flexible spending account
- Paid holidays, flexible vacation time, sick time, volunteer time, and sabbaticals
- Eight weeks of paid living donor leave
- A well-being bundle with Carrot Fertility and Peloton at no cost
- Annual professional development stipend
- Mental health and financial wellness resources
Strive Health is an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace. At this time Strive Health is unable to provide work visa sponsorship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please apply even if you feel you do not meet all the qualifications. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to talentacquisition@strivehealth.com