Clinical Dietitian: Expert Medical Nutrition Therapy

Dilkon Medical Center | Winslow Indian Health Care; Winslow (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Winslow Indian Health Care is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to plan and direct nutrition care for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role requires applying the Nutrition Care Process, developing medical nutrition therapy plans, and coordinating with clinicians.

The position emphasizes culturally appropriate care for Navajo patients, nutrition education, telenutrition options, and collaboration with food service and care teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent.
• Completes ACEND-accredited didactic and supervised practice.
• Registration with the CDR is required; Navajo preference noted.
• Must have a Food Handler’s Card and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments using the NCP in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Develop and implement individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy plans.
• Conduct Nutrition Focused Physical Exams (NFPE) to assess malnutrition risk.
• Educate patients and families on nutrition, budget, menu planning and food safety.
• Coordinate with care teams and food service to ensure diet prescriptions are followed.
• Provide culturally appropriate counseling for Navajo patients and communities.

Skills

NCP knowledge

MNT planning

NFPE proficiency

Education counseling

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Bilingual EN/Navajo

Outlook/Excel

Education

ACEND didactic program

ACEND supervised practice

CDR registration

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Winslow Indian Health Care is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to plan and direct nutrition care for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role requires applying the Nutrition Care Process, developing medical nutrition therapy plans, and coordinating with clinicians.

The position emphasizes culturally appropriate care for Navajo patients, nutrition education, telenutrition options, and collaboration with food service and care teams.