Foodsmart

Registered Dietitian - Network RD

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Part TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Health Tech, Nutrition, HealthcareIndustries

About Us

Foodsmart is 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.

About the Role

Foodsmart is seeking 1099 Registered Dietitians (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 typically have at least 10 weekly hours of availability for patients (weekends and evenings are OK!)
  • 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 1099 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
  • Willingness to apply for additional licensure in at least one other state
  • 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

  • $48 for a 1-hour visit; Most of our visits are scheduled for one hour.
  • $52 for those bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese
  • $48 - $52 an hour
  • $48 for a 1-hour visit; $12 per 15-minute unit for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).

Skills

Registered Dietitian
Nutrition counseling
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
Food insecurity
SNAP/EBT
Behavior change
Digital platform

Foodsmart

Personalized nutrition and meal planning platform

About Foodsmart

Foodsmart offers a platform that helps individuals and families improve their nutrition and meal planning through dietary assessments and nutrition counseling from dietitians. Users receive personalized meal plans and can order healthy food directly to their homes via partnerships with delivery services like Instacart and Grubhub. What makes Foodsmart unique is its combination of meal planning, nutrition advice, and food delivery in one service, catering to those with specific health needs and families seeking healthier options. The company's goal is to empower people to make better dietary choices and enhance their overall health.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2010Year Founded
$301.4MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Unlimited PTO
Flexible working hours
Flexible working location
Paid health insurance
Monthly gym subsidies
Daily lunch allowances

Risks

Legal challenges from TCPA violations could harm reputation and incur financial penalties.
Dependence on major food delivery partners poses risk if partnerships are disrupted.
Rapid expansion may strain operations and affect service quality.

Differentiation

Foodsmart integrates dietary assessments, nutrition counseling, and food delivery in one platform.
Partnerships with Instacart, Grubhub, and Walmart enhance Foodsmart's food delivery capabilities.
Foodsmart's Foodscripts program allows dietitians to prescribe meals like medications.

Upsides

Raised $200M to expand operations and reach more patients with telenutrition services.
Growing demand for personalized nutrition solutions boosts Foodsmart's market potential.
Partnership with Instacart shows improved health outcomes for obesity and diabetes patients.

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