Dietitian RD or RDN for McChord Medical Clinic
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Job Description
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionRegistered Dietitian (RD) or (RDN) – Health Promotion / Wellness62d Medical Squadron, McChord Medical Clinic
Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) – McChord Field | WashingtonOverviewThe 62d Medical Squadron at McChord Medical Clinic, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), is seeking a full-time Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to provide nutrition counseling, health promotion, and wellness services in a military treatment facility.This is a personal services, on-site role supporting primary care, preventive medicine, and health promotion initiatives for military members and beneficiaries. The RDN practices independently while collaborating closely with primary care managers (PCMs), health promotion teams, and installation leadership.Schedule & Work HoursFull-Time | On-SiteNormal Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PMClinical FocusThe RDN provides wellness, nutrition education, and lifestyle counseling services with emphasis on:Health promotion and disease preventionObesity and weight managementSports nutrition and performanceDiabetes prevention and lifestyle modificationGroup nutrition education and outreach programsKey ResponsibilitiesProvide individual and group nutrition counseling in support of primary care and health promotion programsCoordinate and facilitate group health education classes, outreach events, and wellness activitiesProvide same-day consultation and feedback to Primary Care Managers (PCMs) regarding referred patientsDocument nutrition assessments, care plans, and recommendations in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) within required timeframesDevelop, implement, evaluate, and revise nutrition clinical pathway programsDeliver brief trainings and presentations to primary care teams on nutrition and wellness topicsParticipate in military-specific training related to health promotion, suicide risk assessment, deployment screening, and resilienceAssess the installation nutritional environment annually and implement a Healthy Food Improvement Action PlanBrief installation leadership annually on Operation Supplement Safety and dietary supplement useQualificationsEducationBachelor’s or graduate degree from an accredited college or universityCompletion of a didactic program in dietetics approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) / Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsRegistration / LicensureCurrent Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)Active, unrestricted license if required by the stateExperienceMinimum three (3) years of experience within the past five (5) years in:Wellness and health promotionSports nutritionNutrition educationObesity and weight managementLifestyle counselingExperience coordinating and facilitating group education classes and outreachExperience working with youth and adult populationsFamiliarity with the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) and National DPP outcomesCertificationsBasic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (in-person course required)Board-eligible Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) – preferredAdditional RequirementsU.S. citizenship requiredComputer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and EMR systemsFavorable Tier 1 background investigation and Common Access Card (CAC)MDPerm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDPerm does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.