The duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Knowledge of wide range of theories, principles, practices and procedures in the science of dietetics required to conduct nutrition program activities, evaluate referrals, and deliver medical nutrition therapy; and extensive knowledge of coding related to the nutrition care process.

• Knowledge of wide range of chronic diseases, prognosis, medication, treatment methods and disease response to medical nutrition therapy to apply this information to individual nutrition needs and skill in applying knowledge to difficult, complex problems of patient care.

• Knowledge, skill and ability to perform in-depth nutrition assessments through collecting, analyzing and interpreting medical data from laboratory results, patient interviews, drug-nutrient interactions, anthropo-metrical measurements, and patient history and ability to tailor effective individualized treatment plans and nutritional counseling for participants in various stages of the life cycle with a wide range of nutrition-related medical diagnoses.

• Skill in written and verbal communication in a variety of settings with patients, staff, and higher level Air Force, DoD, or civilian agencies to obtain medical histories, to provide nutrition counseling and teaching in group settings and one on one, and to provide in-service training. 

• Knowledge and ability to develop, implement and conduct process improvement initiatives, and collect and analyze nutrition outcome data.

• Knowledge of the administrative requirements for proper documentation of patient’s condition including disease progress, acknowledgement of teaching, follow-up care, treatment goals and plan, in accordance with the ADA Nutrition Care Process.

Keywords: Dietitian, Diet, Nutritionist

• Position requires a Baccalaureate Degree in nutrition/dietetics from a school accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, or related area, with at least 2 years experience within the preceding 3 years in clinical dietetics in an acute care medical treatment facility and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Nutrition or related field demonstrating positive evidence of ability to perform all of the duties of the position. 

• Must be registered and maintain registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration through the American Dietetic Association.  Continuing education in dietetics and nutrition is required, complying with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association requirements. 

• Must be able to be successfully granted provider privileges by the Credentials Office and maintain privileges.  Certification as a Nutrition Support Dietitian and/or Diabetic Educator is desirable.

• Must maintain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and any other mandatory annual training requirements as per MTF.