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Dietitian (Clinical Dietitian)
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Posted 14 days ago
On-site Lexington, KY $75K – $97K Apply by Sep 9, 2026 Dietitian And Nutritionist ESFJINFJISFJISTJ Healthcare
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Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
What You'll Do
- →Supports the overall mission of the Health Services Division by providing comprehensive nutrition care and treatment through an interdisciplinary team approach to patients designated as medical and mental health, under the direction of the Health Services Administrator (HSA) or Food Service Administrator (FSA).
- →Shares the responsibilities for the administration, management, and direction of the institution's medical diet program.
- →Interprets the medical diet program, recommends changes to the FSA, and disseminates information concerning the program.
- →Responsible for developing, planning, directing, and coordinating dietetic services at the institutional level with focus on the local medical mission and management of chronic health care.
- →Coordinates nutritional care with other health care providers; provides consultation to institutional health services staff, physicians, and patients concerning diet and nutrition; and provides expertise in a wide range of disease states including those with complex medical and nutritional needs.
- →Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.
- →The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.
Requirements
- ✓Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service.
- ✓See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information.
- ✓EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
- ✓More information can be found here: U.S Department of Justice - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Key Requirements: U.S.
- ✓Citizenship is Required.
- ✓See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
- ✓Selective Service Requirement ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement.
- ✓Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).
- ✓All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education.
- ✓For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here.
- ✓Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.
Personality Fit
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