Registered Dietitian (Partner RD)

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 73,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Foodsmart is seeking Registered Dietitian Partners to deliver personalized nutrition care via remote sessions. You will help Medicaid and underserved populations access SNAP benefits and use Foodsmart's marketplace to improve dietary habits and budgeting for healthier eating.

Contractors work 1099 for at least one year, carrying professional liability insurance, with flexible hours (minimum 15 weekly). You’ll build lasting patient relationships and document care within a HIPAA-compliant

Qualifications

• Active credentialing as a Registered Dietitian by the CDR and licensed dietitian.
• Must have at least one state license; willing to apply for additional licensure in 1–3+ states (reimbursed).
• Ability to work in the U.S.
• High-speed internet and a smartphone.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) via remote sessions.
• Document care in electronic medical records per Nutrition Care Process.
• Assist patients in maximizing Foodsmart's digital platform.
• Manage a panel of clients with chronic health conditions.
• Communicate effectively via HIPAA-compliant video calls and messaging.

Skills

Registered Dietitian

State licensure

Multiple licenses

Telehealth

HIPAA compliance

Job description

About us:

We are the world's largest telenutrition and foodcare solution, backed by a national network of Registered Dietitians and designed to yield consistently healthier food choices, lasting behavior change and long-term results. Foodsmart's highly personalized, digital platform guides members through a personalized journey to eating well while saving them time and money. Foodsmart seamlessly integrates dietary assessments and nutrition counseling with online food ordering and cost-effective meal planning for the whole family that makes the most of ingredients at home and on the go. With national and regional retail partners across the US now accepting SNAP/EBT, Foodsmart helps bring healthier food within reach to eligible members and can also assist with SNAP enrollment.

Foodsmart has supported over 1.8 million members from over 700 health plan, employer and health system clients, with leading strategic and venture investors like Advocate Health, Intermountain Health, Memorial Hermann, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Mayfield Fund and Founder Collective.

Learn more at www.foodsmart.com

About the role:

Foodsmart has a new, exciting opportunity for Registered Dietitian Partners (RDs) to support the comprehensive nutrition care mission of Foodsmart Nutrition Network, which is grounded in removing the financial barriers in accessing and affording healthy food. Our Foodsmart RDs leverage Foodsmart's digital platform to provide a broad range of nutrition and health-related consultations, ultimately helping our members stretch their food dollar, eat healthier, and reduce the risk of chronic disease.

In this role, you'll have the ability to truly change the lives of the members we serve, many of whom are Medicaid members and from underserved communities. You will tackle the root causes of food and nutrition insecurity. This means that you will provide MNT in multiple capacities, including supporting your patient in accessing and using SNAP benefits, affording and buying groceries digitally on Foodsmart's marketplace, and building healthier eating and shopping habits for life. Foodsmart removes the barriers that prevent so many people from eating healthier--so that you, as an RD, can have a major impact on each and every member.

Role Expectations

• You have at least 15 hours of weekly availability for patients within our highest demand hours (6am-8pm PT/ 9am-11pm EST)

• You are willing to commit at least 1 year as a 1099 with Foodsmart

• You are completing at least 6 follow-up visits with your patients

• You are receiving an NPS of 80% and above

• You find value in developing lasting relationships with your patients to support them towards sustainable behavior change and improved health outcomes

• Note: our RD contractors are required to carry professional liability insurance

You Will:

• Provide individualized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) via remote sessions to patients with a variety of health and lifestyle needs

• Document care in electronic medical record according to Nutrition Care Process

• Assist patients in getting the most utility out of Foodsmart's digital platform

• Manage a panel of clients/patients with a variety of chronic health conditions and backgrounds

• Communicate effectively and empathetically with clients/patients through HIPAA-compliant video calls and electronic messaging

You Have:

• Active credentialing as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and Licensed Dietitian

• Must have at least one state licensure, and willingness to apply for additional licensure in 1-3+ other states (reimbursed by Foodsmart)

• Ability to work in the U.S.

• High speed internet and a smart phone

Nice to Have:

• Multilingual (native level) language capabilities

• Multiple active state licenses or certifications

• Experience delivering services via a telehealth platform

Compensation

• $52.80 for a 1-hour visit; $13.20 per 15-minute unit for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT). Most of our visits are scheduled for one hour.

• $57.20 for those bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese ($14.30 per unit)