Registered Dietitian - Joint Base Lewis McChord

Registered

Dietitian

Location :

Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Washington

Schedule : Full-time, typically Monday

to Friday Salary : Competitive, often

with a health and welfare

stipend

Job

Summary

A Registered Dietitian at

Joint Base Lewis-McChord provides comprehensive nutritional

services to active-duty service members, their families, and other

beneficiaries. This role focuses on medical nutrition

therapy for disease management as well as

performance nutrition to enhance

military readiness and mission success. The dietitian works as part

of an interdisciplinary healthcare team to create and implement

nutrition programs.

Key

Responsibilities

Clinical

and Performance Nutrition : Provide individual and

group counseling on nutrition, healthy eating habits, and the

relationship between diet and physical performance. This includes

developing customized meal plans for various health conditions

(e.g., diabetes, heart disease, weight management) and for specific

military

needs.

Assessment

and Counseling : Conduct nutritional assessments to

identify concerns for individuals and units. Counsel clients on

behavior modifications and intervention

plans.

Program

Development : Design, implement, and evaluate

performance nutrition programs to improve foundational health and

optimize environmental and task-specific

performance.

Education

and Training : Develop and deliver nutrition

education materials, classes, and presentations for soldiers, often

in a classroom or barracks setting. This may include topics like

hydration, fueling for endurance, and managing stress through

diet.

Collaboration :

Work closely with a team of healthcare professionals, including

physical therapists, athletic trainers, and mental health

providers, to ensure a holistic approach to patient

care.

Administrative

Duties : Maintain accurate patient records in the

electronic health record (EHR) system. Participate in quality

assurance functions, staff meetings, and professional

development.

Qualifications

Education :

A bachelor's or graduate degree in dietetics, food, nutrition, or a

related

science.

Certification :

Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) or

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

(RDN) certified by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). A

specialty certification in sports dietetics

( CSSD ) is often highly preferred,

particularly for roles focused on performance

nutrition.

Licensure :

A current, valid, and unrestricted state dietitian

license.

Experience :

At least one year of specialized experience is typically required,

with experience in a military or sports performance setting being a

significant

advantage.

Additional

Requirements : Basic

Life Support ( BLS ) certification from

the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red

Cross.

Must be a U.S.

Citizen.

Ability to obtain

and maintain a security clearance (e.g., Secret

clearance).

May require

physical exertion, including lifting up to 50

pounds.

Proficiency with

electronic medical

records.