Clinical Dietitian

Bethel, Alaska

The vision: Through Native Self-Determination and Culturally Relevant Health Systems, we strive to be the healthiest people.

At the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) we administer a comprehensive healthcare system throughout 58 rural communities with a mission of Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health.

YKHC serves 58 federally-recognized Tribes and operates 41 Village Clinics. Our five larger communities are served by five Sub-Regional Clinics. All communities in our service area are served by the 55 bed regional hospital in Bethel.

For more information about our hospital or the region please visit
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation – We Strive to be the Healthiest People (www.ykhc.org)

Position Summary:
This position is responsible for the provision of all aspects of nutrition care and education to in-patients and out-patients ranging from infancy to elderly. This position coordinates with medical providers in the provision of nutrition services to medically high-risk clients when dietary intervention is needed for maintenance of optimum nutritional status. Coordinates nutrition services with WIC and provides follow up when they are admitted to the hospital and when they are discharged. This position also provides assistance to the Food Service Department with special diets for inpatients. Assists in the preparation of the annual budget in a manner that is cost efficient, effective and in alignment with the corporation’s financial goals.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Foods & Nutrition. Master’s degree will be desirable.
• Two years of clinical nutrition and/or community nutrition
• ADA registration and state of Alaska licensure. Must maintain this status.
• Computer, weighing scale, body fat calibers.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of nutrition and diet therapy. Keeps current with the new trends in the field, as well as JCAHO/CMS standards.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with common software applications.
• Acts as a resource for other members of the care team and community agencies.

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center

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Additional Information:

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.

To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41)