Dietitian

Company: QuarterLine - Kirtland AFB
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: October 14, 2020

Job Description:

QuarterLine is currently seeking a full-time Dietitian to join our team at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. As an employee of QuarterLine, you will have the opportunity to treat active duty personnel, military retirees, eligible veterans, and their enrolled family members at 377th Medical Group. About : Accredited by The Joint Commission as an Ambulatory Health Care center and Primary Care Medical Home, the 377th Medical Group provides daily operational medical support to the 377th Air Base Wing and over 100 associate organizations. Comprised of four squadrons: Medical Operations Squadron, Medical Support Squadron, Aerospace Medicine Squadron and Dental Squadron, the Tiger Medics of the 377th Medical group provide patient-centered, primary and specialty care to a prime service area population of more than 40,000 TRICARE eligible beneficiaries in the Albuquerque vicinity. Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities: The basic principles of enteral and parenteral nutrition support is not a requirement for the 377th Medical Group. Employs evidenced-based nutrition methods and behavior change theories to develop, coordinate, implement, market and evaluate comprehensive primary, secondary and tertiary nutrition programs and services, as well as other related health and wellness programs, aimed at nutrition improvement, total force readiness and disease prevention/intervention for the beneficiary population. Delivers briefings, educational sessions, seminars, and worksite wellness programs, as needed. Regularly researches, develops/acquires, and maintains materials to implement comprehensive evidence-based nutrition programs and services to meet population health priorities and beneficiary needs. Participates in teleconferences, updates, working groups, review panels, symposiums related to nutrition education/MNT programming, management or operations. Will be required to travel, at Government expense, to attend directed training and/or conferences. Uses a wide range of principles, practices and procedures of the science of dietetics and behavior change theories required to plan, implement and evaluate nutrition programs. Employs appropriate social marketing tools to meet program goals and objectives. Minimum Qualifications: Degree : Bachelor's degree. Education : Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) or completion of a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) accredited by the ACEND or completion of a post-Baccalaureate degree Dietetic Internship Program of supervised practice (for a minimum of 1200 hours) accredited by ACEND. Experience: Possesses three (3) years of experience in wellness, sports nutrition or nutrition education. Should be a role model in weight, fitness, and other healthy lifestyle behaviors. Board Certification : Board eligible Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics and must be successfully granted provider privileges by the Credentials Office and maintain privileges. Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted dietetics license or certification as required in the TO. Registration: Possess current registration as a Registered Dietitian from the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Certifications : Basic Life Support. Citizenship : U.S. citizenship - mandatory. Credentialing : Ability to pass background check and drug screen. Current physical and immunizations. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience treating the military population. Work Location, Hours, and Physical Requirements: Physical Requirements : You will be working in a military treatment facility and must be on the premises to perform the job. The environment is fast-paced and multifaceted, with conditions and duties that can change quickly throughout a shift. Normal Duty Hours/Shifts : The Healthcare Worker shall be required to work a 40-hour work week. This includes a mandatory 60-minute lunch period. The available hours of work are Monday through Friday between the hours of 0630 and 1730 (excluding federal holidays and family down days). The exact duty hours for each healthcare worker will be coordinated between the Contractor and the department they are assigned to based on each department's mission. Scheduling: If the contract employee cannot come to work for any reason, they are to inform their Contractor and the department supervisor where they are assigned at least 3 business days in advance or as soon as possible in the case of an emergency. QuarterLine Consulting Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, QuarterLine is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 3 - 5 years Bonus/Commission: No

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