About Spruce MD:

Spruce MD is an integrative and functional medicine clinic providing primary and consultative care to its members through a personalized, whole-person approach, emphasizing the importance of nutrition, physical activity, mind-body connection, and the impact of environmental factors on health and disease. Our practice is dedicated to providing clinically excellent, proactive care addressing the root cause of health concerns and chronic issues to enhance our members’ quality of life in every area of their lives. 

Spruce MD’s mission is fostering wellness and empowering patients to live better lives. At Spruce MD, we believe that physician appointments should be personal. Whether in person or virtually, our providers listen first, then provide high-quality, comprehensive care through individualized goals and detailed health plans. In addition, we foster long-term relationships with our members and motivate change through open communication and accountability.

The Opportunity:

Spruce MD Integrative Medicine is looking for a part-time/full-time Registered Dietitian with a Sports Nutrition focus to join our team. This position is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, planning, and providing nutritional counseling and education to clients as well as enhancing the performance of competitive and recreational athletes. Primary responsibilities include counseling individuals on daily nutrition for performance and health; translating the latest scientific evidence into practical sports nutrition recommendations; tracking and documenting outcomes of nutrition services; providing sports nutrition education for health/wellness programs, athletic teams, and community groups; and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice. 

Schedule:

• Day Shift; Flexible Schedule
• Location: Greenville Office; In Person

Responsibilities:

Perform consultations:

• Coordinate nutritional care of clients by completing nutritional assessments.
• Assess and diagnose the nutritional status of clients.
• Perform InBody assessments and interpret results.
• Provide general nutritional education concerning weight management, blood sugar stabilization, gut health, and more as applicable.
• Recommend individual plan/protocol for clients, including home nutritional care regimen, recipes, and meal planning options for maintenance of nutritional health.
• Develop, implement, and monitor nutrition adherence through follow-up appts, referrals, and coordination of care with other health care providers as applicable.
• Provide direct care under the supervision of the physician and within the guidelines of written protocols.
• Performs within the scope of training and certifications/licensure.
• Record documentation of client diagnoses, nutritional plans, and recommendations in computer database.
• Assists in Spruce education and development of future nutritional programs. Participates in professional training programs and/or organizations to remain current in the industry.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities:

• This is a non-management job that will report to the Practice Manager.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Education: Active RD Licensure in the state of SC. Bachelor’s degree in clinical nutrition, food and nutrition, or related area, granted from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university. Master’s degree in nutrition or exercise physiology preferred. 
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in nutrition counseling, preferably with emphasis on sports nutrition. Strong knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and dietary guidelines.
• Other Skills: Time Management, Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills, Problem Solving

Compensation:

• Commensurate with experience

Benefits: Available to Full-Time Employees

• Primary Care Services
• PTO
• Company 401K w/ match
• Employee Discount
• Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
• Salary: $25.00 – $35.00 per hour
• Schedule: Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Greenville, SC 29607: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dietitian (Required)

Work Location: In person