Travel Dietitian

Nutrition Specialist

Pay rate: $2,700.00 - $2,900.00 gross per week

Number of positions: 1

Specialty:
Nutrition

EMR: RPMS

Start date:

ASAP

Travel:
All inclusive (provider must cover rental car) Client offers complimentary lodging options 3 min walk from the facility if available.

Assignment length: 13 weeks

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 9am-6pm

Procedures:

• 10-12 ppd
• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments, evaluate clinical data, and diagnose nutrition-related conditions for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans addressing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, renal disease, and obesity.
• Provide one-on-one and group counseling to motivate behavioral lifestyle changes, utilizing patient-centered techniques like motivational interviewing.
• Review, update, and modify care goals regularly based on patient progress and clinical outcomes.

Experience requirements:

• Experience working with IHS and Native populations is required
• Experience working with underserved communities is strongly preferred
• Public health nutrition knowledge and experience is required
• Must be comfortable working across a broad patient population and balancing both clinical and community-based nutrition responsibilities
• Cannot take a diabetic educator

License:

• AK license required before start date
• Must hold RD license
• BLS

About the facility:

Kenai offers premier salmon fishing on the Kenai River, stunning views of volcanoes from sandy beaches, and rich Russian heritage in Old Town. Key activities include visiting the Kenai Visitor & Cultural Center, hiking at Daubenspeck Family Park, watching for beluga whales, and exploring historical sites like the Holy Assumption of the Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Mobile Timekeeping