Dietitian

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Nutritionist

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Medical nutrition therapy to individuals and nutrition education to groups.

Evaluate patterns and relationships among data obtained and root causes for nutrition problems. Obtains data and analyze and interpret data based on evidence-based standards.

Develop and implement an individualized plan for nutrition intervention according to the patient's medical program goals and objectives, nutrition prescription, and self-management training.

Provides health education/promotion interventions including breastfeeding support to individuals and groups.

Creates, maintains, and updates daily, weekly, and monthly activity schedules to manage workload.

Flexibility in duty hours, required to work rotating shifts, after hours, weekends and holidays.

Government Housing may be available.

This position meets the criteria specified in pillar number one of the five pillars of the PHS Commissioned Corps. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps MUST apply online under the merit promotion announcement indicated above in order to receive consideration. For more information on PHS Commissioned Corps, visit the website at: usphs.gov.

IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases, consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance.