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Registered Dietitian (RD) or (RDN) – Health Promotion / Wellness
62d Medical Squadron, McChord Medical Clinic
Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) – McChord Field | Washington
Overview
The 62d Medical Squadron at McChord Medical Clinic, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), is seeking a full-time Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to provide nutrition counseling, health promotion, and wellness services in a military treatment facility.
This is a personal services, on-site role supporting primary care, preventive medicine, and health promotion initiatives for military members and beneficiaries. The RDN practices independently while collaborating closely with primary care managers (PCMs), health promotion teams, and installation leadership.
Schedule & Work Hours
Full-Time | On-Site
Normal Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Clinical Focus
The RDN provides wellness, nutrition education, and lifestyle counseling services with emphasis on:
- Health promotion and disease prevention
- Obesity and weight management
- Sports nutrition and performance
- Diabetes prevention and lifestyle modification
- Group nutrition education and outreach programs
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual and group nutrition counseling in support of primary care and health promotion programs
Coordinate and facilitate group health education classes, outreach events, and wellness activities
Provide same-day consultation and feedback to Primary Care Managers (PCMs) regarding referred patients
Document nutrition assessments, care plans, and recommendations in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) within required timeframes
Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise nutrition clinical pathway programs
Deliver brief trainings and presentations to primary care teams on nutrition and wellness topics
Participate in military-specific training related to health promotion, suicide risk assessment, deployment screening, and resilience
Assess the installation nutritional environment annually and implement a Healthy Food Improvement Action Plan
Brief installation leadership annually on Operation Supplement Safety and dietary supplement use
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s or graduate degree from an accredited college or university
Completion of a didactic program in dietetics approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) / Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Registration / Licensure
Current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Active, unrestricted license if required by the state
Experience
Minimum three (3) years of experience within the past five (5) years in:
- Wellness and health promotion
- Sports nutrition
- Nutrition education
- Obesity and weight management
- Lifestyle counseling
Experience coordinating and facilitating group education classes and outreach
Experience working with youth and adult populations
Familiarity with the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) and National DPP outcomes
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (in-person course required)
Board-eligible Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) – preferred
Additional Requirements
U.S. citizenship required
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and EMR systems
Favorable Tier 1 background investigation and Common Access Card (CAC)
MDPerm LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of credentialing, background screening, and any facility-specific requirements.