Job description
About 9amHealth
We’re creating a new standard of care.
9amHealth is specialized cardiometabolic care —a first-of-its-kind, whole-body approach to preventing and treating obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, and help with weight management. We offer custom care plans, prescription medications, and expert guidance to help our members live healthier every day.
9amHealth was founded in 2021 by the team behind mySugr (acquired by Roche in 2017) and has brought together a team of leaders from across cardiometabolic healthcare along with the backing of leading investors like Cigna Ventures, 7Wire Ventures, and Founders Fund.
Clinical Care Specialist - Registered Dietitian
What it is
For you, caring for people with chronic conditions like diabetes and obesity isn’t a job—it’s a calling. You live and breathe it. You feel a deep desire to be a force of positive change—for the individuals you care for, but also within the field of cardiometabolic health at large. You speak compassionately but earnestly, committing yourself fully to helping people understand their conditions, and have faith in what’s possible with the right support and resources.
You act from a place of empathy, always: taking the time to ask thoughtful questions and dive deep with people to find what works best for them. Your patients trust you—not just because you’re knowledgeable, but because you truly listen and go the extra mile to help them thrive.
As a Clinical Care Specialist at 9amHealth, you’ll provide personalized, virtual care and education to patients managing chronic cardiometabolic conditions, working closely with our physicians and care team.
This per diem, W2 role offers the flexibility to support patient care on a part-time basis as needed, with scheduling based on mutual availability.
What you’ll do
Deliver expert care, education, and lifestyle support for patients managing diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and weight loss through chat, phone, and video consultations.
Develop consult notes that align with internal protocols and support physician treatment plans.
Partner with Patient Care Advocates to coordinate care and ensure successful outcomes.
Design personalized, evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle plans aligned with each patient’s medical conditions, preferences, and goals.
Collaborate with our pharmacist team on medication-related questions, ensuring comprehensive patient support.
Monitor patient progress through follow-ups, adjusting recommendations based on outcomes and feedback.
Apply motivational interviewing and coaching techniques to encourage sustainable behavioral changes in nutrition, activity, and stress management.
Help patients interpret health data and lab results to promote informed decision-making.
Maintain accurate documentation of care provided in accordance with internal policies and legal standards.
What you’ll need
Minimum Qualifications
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with active licensure.
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), Board Certified–Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM), or eligibility to obtain certification.
At least 5 years of clinical experience in managing chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and obesity.
Proficiency in medication management and comfort working within an EMR system.
Demonstrated experience in telehealth or virtual care delivery.
A quiet, professional home workspace and reliable high-speed internet connection.
Strong communication skills and a patient-centered, empathetic approach to care.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience at a digital health company or with remote care models.
Multilingual, with Spanish language fluency preferred.
What you can expect at 9amHealth
At 9amHealth, you’ll join the exciting environment of a startup backed by the stability of highly experienced founders who’ve successfully built and scaled businesses from the ground up. We foster a collaborative, learning-oriented culture grounded in continuous improvement. As a per diem team member, you’ll work with a small, agile group passionate about shaping the future of virtual cardiometabolic care—technology, infrastructure, and culture included.
Our team is distributed across the globe, with physical sites in San Diego, California, and Vienna, Austria—but we value your contributions no matter where you work.
Per diem employees receive competitive hourly compensation and are eligible to participate in our 401(k) plan. While full-time benefits like health plans and paid vacation apply only to full-time roles, we strive to ensure every team member, regardless of hours worked, feels supported, valued, and connected to our mission.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Diabetes disproportionately impacts BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color) communities. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our patients and creating a positive healthcare experience for them. We welcome applications from people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, and foreign-born residents.
