Statement_of_work_Registered_Dietitian_Fort_Thompson.doc

STATEMENT OF WORK

I. PURPOSE OF CONTRACT:

a. To contract a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist/Diabetic Educator for the SDPI Community-Directed Program at Fort Thompson Indian Health Center.

II. OBJECTIVE:

a. To provide clinical services, nutrition therapy and advanced practice level of diabetes self-management training for our patients under the SDPI Community-Directed Program.

III. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Date of Award through December 31, 2016.

IV. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, FACILITIES AND SERVICES:

a. The Government will not provide any property, equipment or services.

V. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES AND SERVICES.

a. The Contractor shall provide clinical services, nutrition therapy and advance practice level of diabetes self-management training.

VI. EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES:

1. Provide individual and group educational sessions in community and clinical based with adequate documentation required for patient care and grant management.

2. Collaboration with providers on diabetes management.

VII. DESCRIPTION:

a. Contractor will provide clinical services, nutrition therapy and advanced practice level of diabetes self-management training:

1. Individual sessions-community & clinical – documentation to reflect services provided

2. Group educational sessions – community & clinical – documentation to reflect service provided

3. Collaboration with providers on diabetes management VIII. Professional Qualifications for a Registered Dietitian and a Diabetic Educator

a. Degree: dietetics, food, nutrition, food service management, institution management, or related science.

b. Dietitian: For dietitian positions, the curriculum must have been in accordance with the qualifying requirements established by The American Dietetic Association (ADA) in effect at the time of graduation. Information on ADA-approved curricula may be obtained from The American Dietetic Association, 430 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611. (Professional registration as a registered dietitian (R.D.) is evidence of meeting ADA requirements.)

c. Completion of a coordinated undergraduate program, internship, or other clinical component approved by The American Dietetic Association that was conducted as part of the undergraduate program, or after completion of the basic requirements for a baccalaureate degree, is qualifying at grade GS-7 for dietitians or nutritionists.

d. Applicants possessing professional registration as a Registered Dietitian meet the requirements for GS-7.

e. Requirement of a CDE or 2 years of experience as a diabetic educator.

IX. APPROVAL AND INSPECTION:

a. The Contractor shall report to the Amy Reindl, DPT, ATC – SDPI Community-Directed Program Coordinator upon completion of performance.