About the role
Enara is a world renowned obesity and medical weight management start-up, based in Silicon Valley, pioneering the use of data, digital, and clinical treatments to provide personalized plans with measurable results. Enara was founded by people from Stanford, UCSF, Kaiser, ClassPass & Evernote. Our mission is to develop the first ever platform to scale obesity treatment. Our platform allows for the latest breakthroughs in nutrition, exercise, and obesity science to be optimized and delivered in a series of personalized and programmable experiences. Our solutions are disseminated through unified products and services we deploy for the healthcare ecosystem. We provide our services to small to medium sized medical groups. Our platform has served over 4,000 members and delivers 16%+ weight loss sustained over 3 years. We deliver life changing care to members via telehealth. We are backed by , , VSC, Continuum Ventures, as well as many prominent angels in Silicon ValleyOur innovative team consists of clinical, marketing, finance, and technology talent who work collaboratively to ensure creativity, success, and global growth. We are looking for similarly talented, passionate and motivated individuals to help us continue to build an exceptional company and deliver effective solutions to improve health and longevity by delivering high-quality medical weight management care.
Team Values
1. Empathy (First)- Every patient’s journey is unique, and we approach each with compassion and understanding, always treating patients with dignity.
2. Empowerment (Through Partnership) - Patients are partners in their health journey. We strive to educate, motivate, and support them at every step.
3. Respect for Diversity- We embrace and honor the unique backgrounds, cultures, and identities of every individual, fostering an environment of inclusion and understanding.
4. Innovation (for Change) - We’re committed to challenging the status quo in healthcare, advancing technology and protocols to create sustainable health outcomes.
5. Service - Heart of Service - With humility and purpose, we dedicate ourselves to serving others, putting compassion and commitment at the heart of everything we do.
Role:
We are seeking an enthusiastic, friendly and organized Nutrition Specialist who is passionate about treating obesity as a disease to improve the myriad chronic health conditions associated with weight- including hypertension, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea and more- to join our team. In this role, you will see patients via tele-health and work with a multidisciplinary team including Registered Dietitians and medical providers to provide best-in-class care and outcomes for your patients - communicating with them both synchronously and asynchronously.
Minimum Qualifications
We are looking for those with:
a 4 year Nutrition and Dietetics degree, with at least 1 year experience coaching lifestyle and habit changes using nutrition and exercise. The Nutrition Specialist will work closely under a lead RD to provide evidence-based obesity science and nutrition advice.
Must reside in the US or legally allowed to work in the United States (NPI required)
OR
We are looking for dietitians with:
Bachelor's degree in Food &/or Nutritional Science.
Minimum 12 months of experience in clinical nutrition as a Registered Dietitian, working with patients with Diabetes or other metabolic diseases a plus.
Current registration w/ the Commission on Dietetic Registry (CDR) in good standing.
Knowledge of clinical competencies based on Nutrition Care Standards of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).
For either type of applicant:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
Strong proficiency and experience with medical technology including EMR and mobile apps.
Collaboration & problem solving skills required.
Ability to manage a large patient load and multiple touchpoints, both in face to face and app communication.
Strong ability to empathize and connect with patients on a regular long term basis.
Experience and comfortability working with our proprietary tech app.
Bilingual (Arabic) medical fluency is a MUST as this role starts with a primarily Arabic speaking population.
Bonus Qualifications:
Previous experience in curriculum development.
Demonstrated knowledge of behavior change.
Previous individual, small group and large group/classroom training/teaching experience.
Position Specifics:
Part time contractor (flexible depending on interest/availability) to potential full time salaried opportunity
Employee and health benefits provided with 75% time or more
Compensation variable on experience, credentials, and language proficiency
Ability to work consistent hours primarily in Pacific time zone
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