Registered Dietitian

Overview

Avosys is a growing integrator of professional, technological and management solutions services. Founded in 1998, Avosys provides services nationwide to Federal, Commercial, Local and State clients. We recognize the foundation of our firm is our people and we continue to rise above our competition by hiring the best.

 

Is it your calling to serve our Nation's Heroes? Avosys is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide outpatient services to the military and their families.

 

Employment with Avosys

• Maximize family time with no weekend, Holiday, or on-call requirements
• Maintain work-life balance with guaranteed 8-hour shifts
• Take advantage of our competitive, comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability & 401(k)

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nutrition services and programs to all Government beneficiaries including active duty military, military family members, DoD civilians, and retirees.
• Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate all Health and Wellness Center (HAWC) nutrition-related primary, secondary and tertiary prevention education programs and services in accordance with Air Force instructions, guidelines, and population needs.Administer nutrition assessment, prescriptions and counseling, comprehensive nutrition prevention programs, chronic disease management protocols with a nutrition component and various other health and nutrition programs/activities that meet the needs of the installation community.
• Serve as the nutrition consultant to the Director Base Medical Service and the Air Force community and its agencies.
• Coordinate with HAWC staff (Health Educator, Fitness Program Manager and Information Manager) to deliver programs in a variety of community settings to include individual unit worksites, community facilities, and the MTF.
• Implement/execute nutrition policy and program requirements in accordance with instruction and guidance established by the Air Force Surgeon General, Major Command (MAJCOM) Health Promotion Directors (HPDs), and Headquarters Air Force/MAJCOM nutrition consultants.
• Assess nutrition needs for the base population using sound epidemiological principals; routinely analyze all available and applicable assessment tools to assess the nutrition status and needs of the beneficiary population and determine/prioritize appropriate installation nutrition education and clinical protocols based on installation population health data and priorities.
• Employ evidenced-based nutrition education and behavior change theories to develop, budget, coordinate,implement, market and evaluate comprehensive primary, secondary and tertiary nutrition programs and services, as well as other related health and wellness programs, aimed at nutrition improvement and diseaseprevention/intervention for the beneficiary population.
• Regularly research, develop, acquire, and maintain materials, aides, techniques and implement evidence-based nutrition and behavior change theories necessary to deliver effective, comprehensive nutrition programs, activities and services to meet population health priorities and beneficiary needs.
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for clients referred from the MTF and establishes nutrition-related chronic disease management protocols.
• Maintain data quality management (e.g. coding, Medical Expense and Performance Reporting System (MEPRS)) and reporting requirements in program execution.
• Document nutrition education and/or therapy in accordance with ADA Nutrition Care Process, ADA Nutrition Care Manual, and AF Dietetics Nutrition Care guidelines and other applicable standards.
• Serves as the nutrition education and medical nutrition therapy expert, consultant, and advocate to support a comprehensive Air Force Fitness Program for the installation.
• Provide expertise to implement and evaluate nutrition education programs for all populations.
• Provide expertise to develop, deliver and evaluate nutrition-related training programs for professional staff and colleagues on Health Promotion (HP)-related topics.
• Participate in annual strategic planning to develop Health Promotion Program (HPP) goals and objectives to align with Major Command and Air Force HPO strategic plan.
• Communicate and coordinate nutrition programs among local leadership and target customers/beneficiaries.
• Employ appropriate social marketing tools to meet program goals and objectives.
• Participate in teleconferences, updates, working groups, review panels, symposiums, etc. related to nutrition education/MNT programming, management or operations.
• Deliver briefings, educational sessions, seminars, and worksite wellness programs as needed.
• Maintain positive relationshi