Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) for McChord Medical Clinic

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (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

• No weekends

• No federal holidays

• Alternative schedules (compressed or flex shifts such as 4/10s) may be approved by the Government

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

• Deliver nutrition education classes (e.g., diabetes management, Health Improvement Program (HIP), nutrition support, Healthcare to Health (H2H))

• 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 multidisciplinary team meetings, quality improvement activities, and professional staff meetings

• 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

• Consult with medical personnel, legal authorities, and military commanders as required

• Maintain professional communication standards and work independently without 24/7 direct oversight

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) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

• Active, unrestricted license if required by the state

• Must be successfully granted and maintain provider privileges

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

• Ability to meet all credentialing, security, and health requirements

• Favorable Tier 1 background investigation and Common Access Card (CAC)

Why Join JBLM – McChord Medical Clinic?

This role offers a predictable weekday schedule, meaningful impact through preventive care and wellness programming, and the opportunity to work closely with military leadership and healthcare teams in a mission-focused environment.

MDPerm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDPerm does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.