Registered Dietitian (Spanish Speaking)

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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 provide culturally relevant, evidence-based health education to members with chronic conditions. You may also support social care navigation and enrollment-related activities as part of our wraparound approach to member care.

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 clinical evidence and dietary trends.

• Provide individualized health education to ensure members receive the most current, evidence-based guidance.

• Create tailored nutritional interventions and ensure food prescriptions are properly transmitted to the fulfillment team.

• Deliver quality nutrition services, including screening, assessment, counseling, and education.

• Account for religious, cultural, and ethical factors in assessments and interventions.

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

• Collaborate with members to set achievable goals and create personalized care plans.

• Support social care navigation and enrollment processes as needed to improve member outcomes.

• Maintain active credentials and stay up-to-date with current practices in clinical nutrition and dietetics.

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 obtain (we’ll cover the cost).

• Fluency in Spanish required.

• Strong understanding of clinical nutrition, particularly related to chronic conditions and medically tailored interventions.

• Experience working with electronic health records (EHRs) and providing care through telehealth platforms.

• Training or experience in motivational interviewing, especially for social care coordination or patient-centered care.

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

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

• Professional, compassionate communicator with 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 transparency leads to an enjoyable hiring experience for all involved.

Compensation Philosophy (Full-time Employees)

The compensation range listed represents the total cash value, which includes a combination of base salary and an annual bonus or variable compensation. This range does not account for equity, which is included in the overall compensation package.

Compensation estimates are based on market data about the role and level, while individual compensation offers will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

What We Offer (Full-time Employees)

• Competitive compensation and equity (we want everyone to be a stakeholder).

• Unlimited PTO and 11 public holidays.

• Medical, dental, and vision with Kaiser options for selected states.

• HSA options if you are enrolled in one of our High Deductible Health Plans.

• Employer paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.

• Access to One Medical, Health Advocate, Talkspace, Teladoc, and Kindbody.

• $500 annual allowance for Self-Care.

• Eight weeks of fully paid parental leave after eight months of employment.

• 401k plan (no company match at this time).

• Company provided MacBook for all employees.

• Remote-first work environment for most employees. If you join our Provider Engagement Team, you will work in a hybrid environment.

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• Tangelo will never ask for payment, financial information, or personal details such as Social Security numbers during the application process.

• All official communication from Tangelo will come from the email domain jointangelo.com.

• Every legitimate job offer from Tangelo is preceded by an interview process initiated and coordinated by our Talent Acquisition team.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We value a diverse environment. Tangelo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability status, genetics, protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.