Dietitian

The Indian Health Service; Kayenta (AZ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking a nutritionist/dietitian to plan and implement comprehensive nutrition care for inpatients and outpatients. The role includes coordinating with the patient care team, preparing care plans, reviewing records, and delivering evidence-based counseling and education to patients.

The position requires an education credential and will involve developing culturally appropriate nutrition therapy, evaluating

Qualifications

• Education transcripts or course list with titles, credits, and grades required.
• Unofficial transcripts accepted in application; official transcripts due before offer.
• Applicants must be eligible under applicable education accreditation rules.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements a comprehensive nutrition and dietetic plan for patients.
• Collaborates with the care team to align with the overall care plan.
• Prepares nutrition care plans for patients with short- and long-term goals.
• Reviews medical records to identify risk factors and needs for intervention.
• Provides evidence-based, patient-focused counseling and education.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Care planning

Team collaboration

Medical record review

Job description

• Department: Department of Health and Human Services

The purpose of this position is to plan and implement a comprehensive specialized nutrition and dietetic plan for inpatient and outpatients, providing preventative and therapeutic nutrition services for overall healthcare. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Key Responsibilities

Collaborates with the team members of the patient care team to ensure coordination with the overall care plan. Prepares nutrition care plans for each patient/family with short-term and long-term goals that are mutually developed and adopted. Reviews medical record to identify risk factors and medical history. Evaluates patient information/data in order to identify their needs for specific interventions, services and education programs.

Provides counseling that is evidence based and patient focused and specifically relevant to the expressed needs of the patient Plans appropriate nutrition therapy for the prevention of diseases and for treatment of a variety of disease states. Educates the patient on appropriate culturally appropriate nutrition therapy. Develops, coordinates, and evaluates nutrition materials and for clinic patients.

Participates in ongoing monthly reports and performance improvement activities based on the service units established criteria and guidelines.

Requirements & Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $61722 - $97087/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-31.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.