Dietitian

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Travis AFB, CA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

This Dietitian position is located at Travis Air Force Base, California. The role provides Medical Nutrition Therapy and establishes nutrition-related chronic disease management protocols. The Dietitian develops and individualizes nutrition intervention plans in accordance with clients’ medical and personal goals, diagnoses, and self-management potential; provides individual and group patient education; and develops, coordinates, and markets programs for target populations and the health care delivery system to support participation and improved health outcomes. The position also adopts and implements clinical practice guidelines and protocols, coordinating their implementation, integration, and process improvement with Primary Care and Specialty Care Clinics as appropriate. The position may involve shift work, on-call duties, or varying schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The incumbent must maintain Basic Life Support certification, meet applicable immunization and professional credential requirements, and report during designated emergencies and severe weather. The role is designated Mission Essential and may also be designated Inclement Weather Essential. A one-year probationary period is required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required, and proof of citizenship must be provided.
Meet the basic Dietitian requirement through one of the following: a qualifying bachelor's or graduate degree in dietetics, food, nutrition, food service management, institution management, or a related science; an approved coordinated undergraduate program, internship, or other clinical component; or professional registration as an RD or RDN. A stated federal employee occupational-series exemption may apply.
Meet one of the following qualification paths: one year of specialized experience performing nutritional assessments, implementing nutritional services or Medical Nutrition Therapy, developing individual nutrition plans, and assisting patients with long-term nutritional goals; a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to one, in a relevant field; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
Maintain current Basic Life Support certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
Meet applicable non-privileged professional credential requirements.
Complete required suitability or fitness determinations and a Personnel Security Investigation.
Complete required immunization screening. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions involving direct patient contact; additional immunization proof may be required depending on the position.
Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
If using foreign education to qualify, provide documentation that the credentials have been evaluated as equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program, or that full course credit has been granted by a U.S.-accredited institution.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Complete the required one-year probationary period and provide written certification that continued employment advances the public interest.
Use direct deposit for pay.
Report during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies; if designated Inclement Weather Essential, make every attempt to report on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather.

Responsibilities

Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and establish nutrition-related chronic disease management protocols.
Develop, implement, and individualize nutrition intervention plans based on 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 promote participation and improved 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.
Make every attempt to report on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather if designated Inclement Weather Essential.