Dietitian

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Sill, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This Dietitian position is with Reynolds Army Health Clinic at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. It is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates who are new to Federal service. The Dietitian provides Medical Nutrition Therapy and establishes nutrition-related chronic disease management protocols. The role develops and individualizes nutrition intervention plans according to clients’ medical and personal goals, diagnoses, and self-management potential. The Dietitian also educates patients individually and through group classes, develops and promotes programs for target populations, and coordinates clinical practice guidelines and process improvements with primary and specialty care clinics. Employment is subject to suitability and fitness determinations, background investigations, and applicable professional credentialing. The employee must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support certification and meet immunization requirements, including seasonal influenza vaccination or an accepted exemption. The position is designated moderate risk and involves recurring interaction with children and youth. It is also a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. The role may involve shift work, on-call work, irregular schedules, and reporting during emergencies or severe weather. Moderate to heavy lifting up to 15 pounds may be required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Meet the basic Dietitian education or registration requirement: qualifying bachelor’s or graduate degree in dietetics, food, nutrition, food service management, institution management, or related science; an approved coordinated undergraduate program, internship, or other clinical component; or professional registration as an RD or RDN. An exemption applies to qualifying current federal employees in the 0630 occupational series continuously employed in that series since September 27, 2017 or earlier.
Meet the specialized experience, education, or combination requirement: one year of specialized experience performing nutritional assessments, implementing nutritional services or Medical Nutrition Therapy, developing individual nutrition plans, and assisting patients in creating long-term nutritional goals; or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a relevant field; or a qualifying combination of education and experience totaling at least 100%.
Obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
Fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
Complete required suitability and background investigations, including applicable credit checks and periodic re-verification.
Meet required immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and seasonal influenza vaccination or a recognized exemption is required.
Consent to pre-employment screening and random drug urinalysis testing.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
If relying on foreign education, provide documentation showing that the education has been evaluated as equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program or received full credit at a U.S.-accredited college or university.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Provide direct deposit information for pay.
Be able to report during emergencies and make every attempt to report on time or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and establish nutrition-related chronic disease management protocols.
Develop, implement, and individualize nutrition intervention plans according to clients’ medical and personal goals, diagnosis, and self-management potential.
Conduct patient education individually and through group classes.
Develop, coordinate, and market programs for target populations and the health care delivery system to improve participation and health outcomes.
Adopt and implement appropriate clinical practice guidelines and protocols.
Coordinate implementation, integration, and process improvement with Primary Care and Specialty Care Clinics, as appropriate.
Report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations.