(Archived) Dietitian | Cocoa Beach, FL (MPI23)

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• Competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401K with Employer Match
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, FSA, and Commuter Benefits
• Referral Bonuses

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Matrix Providers is potentially hiring a Dietitian to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families at Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, FL.

• Employment Status: Full Time.
• Compensation: This is an hourly position, paid bi-weekly.
• Schedule: Monday through Thursday between the hours of 7:30 am and 5:00 pm.
• Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
  • 401(k) Plan

Requirements: The Dietitian must have and meet the following:

• Degree: Master’s level degree in Nutrition Science or related field.
• Education: Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) or completion of a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) accredited by the ACEND or completion of a post Baccalaureate degree Dietetic Internship Program of supervised practice (for a minimum of 1200 hours) accredited by ACEND.
• Registration: Hold certification from the American Dietetic Association (ADA) as a Registered Dietitian (RD) and a specialty certification as a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD). CSSD certification may be waived by the COR if all other qualifications are met; however, the contractor shall earn the CSSD within six months of employment if waived. Certification as a Certified Strength and conditioning Specialist (CSCS) is desired, but not required.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years or more of demonstrable accumulated post-professional experience as a Performance Dietitian with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of NCAA Division I Collegiate, Olympic, professional sports, and/or Special Operations/AFSPECWAR Operators in the accompanying, respective settings.
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted dietetics license or certification.

Job Summary:

• Provide nutritional planning, counseling, and documentation that is guided by evidence based peer-reviewed literature.
• Advise the chain of command on issues pertinent to nutrition and performance nutrition.
• Provide individual and group counseling for guidance on performance nutrition.
• Design and implement performance nutrition programs for AFSPECWAR personnel in
  garrison, TAD/TDY, and deployed settings.
• Develop nutritional protocols and guidelines for rehabilitation and performance.
• Collaborate with the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator for implementation of new
  protocols and guidelines.
• Assist other regional AFSPECWAR assets as required by the HP program Manager
  and/or Coordinator and approved by the chain of command.
• Attend and participate in meetings with other staff members and medical personnel as
  requested and/or required.
• Ensure that adequate educational materials and sports nutrition specific supplies are
  available.
• Assist with supply inventories. Provide input on supply needs.
• Ensure that equipment and facilities under the purview of the Performance Dietitian are
  in safe working condition and are properly utilized.
• Ensure that records are updated as required. Participate in periodic in-service training for
  members of the HP Staff. Attend required training in accordance with guiding
  instructions. Units will allow for attendance at the necessary conferences or courses to
  complete continuing education units required to maintain professional certifications.
• Perform administrative duties, which may include maintaining records of workload,
  participating in education programs, and participating in clinical staff quality assurance
  functions.

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