Clinical Dietitian: Nutrition Therapy & Care Leader

US Indian Health Service; Kayenta (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Indian Health Service seeks a qualified Dietitian/Nutritionist to plan and implement comprehensive nutrition and dietetic plans for inpatient and outpatient care. The position emphasizes preventive and therapeutic nutrition services within a federal healthcare setting.

Current credentials include RD/RDN registration; candidate must meet education requirements and be prepared to contribute to care teams, develop nutrition programs, and document care plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in dietetics, food, nutrition, or related field accredited by ACEND or recognized accrediting body.
• Professional registration as an RD/RDN.
• Experience with nutrition data analysis, care planning, and counseling.
• Ability to develop and evaluate nutrition programs and provide education to patients and care teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement comprehensive nutrition and dietetic plans for inpatients and outpatients.
• Provide preventive and therapeutic nutrition services as part of healthcare.
• Counsel patients and families on nutrition therapy and disease prevention.
• Collaborate with care teams to plan, implement, and evaluate nutrition-related programs.
• Document nutrition care plans and interventions; contribute to monthly reports.

Skills

Nutritional data analysis

Patient counseling

Nutrition care planning

Interdisciplinary communication

Program development & evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics / related field

Registered Dietitian (RD) / Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Job description

US Indian Health Service seeks a qualified Dietitian/Nutritionist to plan and implement comprehensive nutrition and dietetic plans for inpatient and outpatient care. The position emphasizes preventive and therapeutic nutrition services within a federal healthcare setting.

Current credentials include RD/RDN registration; candidate must meet education requirements and be prepared to contribute to care teams, develop nutrition programs, and document care plans.