Dietitian

About the Position

This position is with the Nutrition Care Department in the Food Production and Services Section in Madigan Army Medical Center located in Tacoma, WA.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

• Maintains liaison with physicians, advising them on new types of diets adaptable for use at the hospital.
• Instructs patients on use of electronic or print food and activity diaries to improve compliance and monitoring of diet modification.
• Performs anthropometric measurements to assess nutritional status such as waist circumference and body fat analysis.
• Assists commanders and supervisors by providing weight reduction counseling to individuals who are enrolled in the Army Weight Control Program (AWCP).
• Conducts weight reduction counseling based on the Soldiers individual nutrition care plan.
• Works closely with Commanders to provide nutrition education programs to maximize human performance optimization and eventual combat performance.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.