Clinical Dietitian

Clinical Dietitian

GA Food Services of Pinellas County, LLC is seeking an experienced Clinical Dietitian to join our team as an independent contractor. This remote role requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week and involves conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments of referred members through phone consultations. Responsibilities include providing diet recommendations, scheduling follow-ups, maintaining records in our ERP system, and collaborating with the care center and other departments to ensure member needs are met.

Clinical Dietitian Responsibilities:

• Perform medical nutrition therapy, including nutrition assessments, diet modification, nutrition education, and interventions.
• Adhere to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Policies & Procedures Manual.
• Manage scheduling applications for member appointments.
• Participate in team meetings to address Nutrition Care and Education Program needs. Submit records of completed members for end-of-month reporting.
• Send educational materials to members when appropriate.
• Comply with regulatory standards, including HIPAA, confidentiality, and patient rights policies.
• Collaborate with Culinary, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure effective diet recommendations tailored to GA Foods' segments.
• Participate in member satisfaction initiatives, departmental meetings, and Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement programs.
• Develop and revise member-specific nutrition care plans.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends and developments in nutrition and incorporate them into practice.

Contractor Expectations:

• Provide services on a flexible schedule for a minimum of 20 hours per week, as agreed upon with GA Foods.
• Maintain appropriate records and submit invoices for work completed.
• Uphold company values of success, pride, performance, integrity, accountability, and innovation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited institution.
• Registered Dietitian certification - required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) - preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in healthcare nutrition management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems - required.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands:

• Extended periods of sitting and typing at a computer.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

At GA Foods, we are deeply committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is our policy that all employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.

We base all employment decisions on merit, qualifications to perform the essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodations), and business needs.

GA Foods also provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

GA Food Services of Pinellas County, LLC (GA Foods) is proud to be a Drug-Free, Smoke-Free Workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.