Frequently Asked Questions

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Do you offer health benefits for employees?

Yes! Employees who sign an employment offer of at least 30 hours per week will be eligible to immediately enroll in health benefits, for coverage effective the 1st day of the following month. Benefits include full medical coverage (with vision and dental), 401(k) with matching and sick pay.

How is relocation handled for travel dietitian jobs?

Dietitians On Demand provides a non-taxable travel stipend to cover travel and relocation expenses. The travel stipend offered is the full amount we can provide to put towards all travel expenses (including clothing/scrubs purchased for travel/work). This puts the dietitian in control of how the money is spent. As an additional employee perk, we are partnered with ZayZoon, which gives our dietitians with established pay histories instant access to their wages ahead of payday.

Can I use my sick leave to care for family members? 

Employees can use their paid sick leave to care for family members including care for a spouse, child, parent, grandparent or sibling.

How do I view my accrued sick leave?

Please contact [email protected] for an updated sick leave balance.

Where will I enroll for health benefits?

Enrollment will be completed through Dominion Payroll. Your total cost will be calculated during enrollment and deductions will start with your first paycheck after enrollment. Once notified of eligibility, you have 30 days to enroll.

How will I know if I qualify for health benefits?

A member of our team will reach out with registration details if you qualify.

Do you offer corporate wellness packages?

Yes! You can find more information about our corporate wellness offerings here.

Where can I find the CPEU certificate for WWOW24? 

CPEU certificates are added to your account (the same place where you access WWOW24 webinars) a few minutes after a webinar concludes. 

How do I log into my continuing education account? 

Visit elevate.dietitiansondemand.com. Make sure to log in using the same email address used to purchase your WWOW registration. If you are logging in for the first time, you will be prompted to create a password. If you need to reset your password or need help logging into your account, please email us at [email protected] for the fastest response. 

How do I join a live webinar?

To get started, login to your  account  5 to 10 minutes before the event start time and click on the product titled  WWOW23 Registration inside your dashboard. 

When you are inside the webinar program, select the specific event you want to join, then choose “Join Webinar in Zoom” or “Open in Browser”. Either option works, and some facility computers may have restrictions preventing one or the other. 

Please note, all webinar times are listed in the Eastern time zone. 

Are there group discounts for WWOW24 registration? 

Yes. There are discount opportunities for groups of five or more. Small groups will receive an automatic 20% discount when at least five WWOW24 registrations are purchased at one time. For larger corporate discounts, please contact us at [email protected].  

Can I claim CPEU credit if I don’t attend live? 

You can claim CE credit if you watch the webinar recording. 

I can’t attend WWOW24 live. Will I get a copy of the webinar recording? 

Yes. Recordings will be available a few days after the live broadcast and can be found in your account in the WWOW24 registration bundle. All registrants will receive copies to all webinar recordings. 

Do you accept insurance for virtual nutrition counseling?

Coverage depends on each client’s insurance plan, state and each provider’s enrollment status. We are in network with UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Medicare. Click here to learn more about insurance options.

What is the virtual nutrition counseling process?

First, you’ll select your state from the drop down menu. Then select your registered dietitian. A package list will appear and from there, you can learn more and select a package. Next, you’ll receive a confirmation email and will be able to activate your account. After that, you’ll complete intake documents, handle insurance options and explore all the online portal options.

What is a “registered dietitian” and how is it different than a nutritionist?

A registered dietitian has the credential “RD” or “RDN.” To get the RDN credential, an individual must complete a bachelor’s degree in nutrition with a standardized curriculum and supervised practice through an accredited dietetic internship, coordinated program or graduate school. Once each of these steps is completed, individuals must pass a national credentialing exam before they can use the title of RDN. 

What happens when my assignment ends?

While we can’t guarantee continuous employment through our company, we make every effort to find your next assignment when one wraps up.

Let your Regional Account Manager know if you’d prefer to keep working or take time off at the conclusion of your assignment.

Do you offer any remote or work-from-home positions?

You can search the keyword “remote” on our job board to find any remote opportunities. However, our positions almost always require a dietitian to work onsite at a hospital, long term care community or an outpatient setting.

Remote work is not a typical part of our travel jobs, discuss with your onsite supervisor prior to doing any charting offsite.

How do I become a travel dietitian?

You go through the same application process as you would for a local position. When you speak with the Regional Account Manager for the position, they’ll review any possible travel details, ie: housing, mileage, per diem, transportation.

How can I tell if a position is local or travel?

Travel positions will note in the online job description if any travel expenses are covered. You can also search the career portal for the keyword: travel.

Are all your dietitian jobs travel jobs?

No, we offer a mix of both local and travel positions and most of our consultant dietitians work near their home. Travel dietitians can travel regionally or nationally and they temporarily relocate to work.

Will I be expected to have state licensure?

If licensure is required in the state you’ll be working, yes! If you’re new to the licensure process, be sure to look into the details for your state before applying. Every state is different, and some processes can take weeks for processing. If you have questions, our team of Regional Account Managers can assist.

Check here for current state licensure regulations.

Full or partial reimbursement for license costs is provided on a case-by-case basis and must be negotiated before signing the offer letter.

Can I work as a 1099 independent contractor for Dietitians On Demand?

Generally, no. We only hire W-2 employees. As a W-2 employee, we cover corporate liability insurance and Workers’ Compensation.

Will I be employed by Dietitians On Demand or by the site I’m working at?

We hire you on as an employee of Dietitians On Demand for the duration of your assignment.

How soon will I be expected to start working an assignment?

You will notice that most of our positions list the start date as “ASAP” – this means that you will be expected to start the assignment as soon as prescreening and onboarding have been completed.

The start date can range from a few days from now, to a couple weeks from now, it all depends on the urgency and the facility’s onboarding requirements.

Do I have to pay a fee to work for Dietitians On Demand?

Fees are never charged to our employees or candidates. As a staffing company, we specialize in matching dietitians from our database to clients who request our services.

It’s free to join our database and work with our team of Regional Account Managers. Note that we are not headhunters.

How do I apply or get involved with Dietitians On Demand?

When you see a position in which you’re interested, simply submit a resume! A member of our recruiting team will be in touch with you. Once you’re placed in a position, you’ll officially join the team.

How do you select and screen your dietitians?

Our dietitians go through in-depth screenings before they arrive onsite, this includes an interview, a clinical assessment and reference checks. This ensures that not only is the dietitian awesome, but keeps the process fast, too.

How does pricing work?

Our rates vary based on several different factors, including location, duration, hours per week and more. Our dietitians are covered under our liability insurance and we handle all payroll administration.

How long will it take to get a candidate started at my site?

Our average number of days to fill a position is seven, however this varies greatly based on location, assignment details and Human Resources screening requirements.

Do you have dietitians available in my area?

We staff registered dietitians across the country. We’ve placed dietitians in 47 states and have established a network of dietitians nationwide who want to work for us. Plus, we have many travel dietitians available to travel to your site in case no local candidates are available.

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