Nutrition Coach

About Meta Care and Role Overview

Meta Care Inc., a national healthcare provider, is seeking a full-time Nutrition Coach based in Tampa, FL. This role involves a hybrid work setting with a blend of remote coaching and on-site activities, including conducting in-person cooking classes for members. The Nutrition Coach will guide clients toward healthier lifestyles by fostering better nutritional habits and positive mindset changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and address the nutritional requirements of members.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of nutrition related to diseases such as diabetes and obesity.
• Incorporate cultural awareness and promote healthy lifestyle modifications.
• Work collaboratively with varied healthcare disciplines to ensure consistent care delivery.
• Provide ongoing education and coaching to members between visits to enhance compliance.
• Offer telephonic counseling for both individual clients and groups.
• Lead hands-on cooking workshops and culinary demonstrations onsite enabling practical application of nutrition advice.
• Design and execute group programs targeting high-risk patient populations.
• Utilize technology to conduct online group sessions effectively.
• Collect and analyze data on target populations to assess program efficacy and outcomes.
• Engage in Quality Improvement (QI) activities.
• Assist members as required throughout their wellness journey.
• Manage assigned caseload ensuring continuous member engagement and progress.
• Develop customized care plans catered to individual member needs.
• Meet daily target of seeing at least eight members.
• Demonstrate strong adaptability to digital platforms; must type at a minimum speed of 80 words per minute.
• Participate in on-site meetings, conferences, and cooking classes when scheduled; occasional travel needed.
• Prepare quarterly business reviews summarizing past quarter's work, current status, and future plans.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Prior experience as a nutritionist is mandatory.
• Skilled in developing and implementing individualized care strategies.
• Strong organizational skills with capacity to maintain member follow-up diligently.
• Comfortable using various technology platforms with proficient typing ability.
• Excellent communication abilities and capability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Experienced in leading group sessions, including onsite cooking activities and remote coaching.
• Preferably holds ADCES or BC-ADM Certification from the American Diabetes Association.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly pay ranging from $25 to $30.
• 15 days of paid time off accrued annually; PTO requests are not approved before 90 days of employment, subject to state laws.
• Sick leave accrues immediately with a cap of 48 hours earned per year; unused sick leave can carry over up to 80 hours.
• Seven paid holidays annually: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
• Medical insurance where the company covers 90% of single-plan premium if opted in; dental and vision insurance available at full employee cost.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Meta Care is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.