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Dietitian
Indian Health Service · Posted 5 days ago
On-site Sisseton, SD $62K – $97K Apply by Sep 25, 2026 Dietitian And Nutritionist ESFJINFJISFJISTJ Healthcare
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The purpose of this position is to implement a comprehensive nutrition and dietetics program serving the patient population of the Sisseton Service Unit, with an emphasis on medical nutrition therapy, diabetes education, prevention, and management, and community nutrition education. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
What You'll Do
- →Implement a comprehensive nutrition and dietetics program serving the patient population of the Sisseton Service Unit, with an emphasis on medical nutrition therapy, diabetes education, prevention, and management, and community nutrition education.
- →Incumbent will participate in the total service unit dietetics program, including short- and long-range program plans consistent with IHS Area and national nutrition program goals and policies.
- →Will provide MNT through direct patient care for a wide variety of chronic conditions, including diabetes, renal disease, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, hepatic disease, carcinoma, alcoholism, infectious disease, and trauma.
- →Will serve as the Nutrition expert for local tribal programs, families, individuals, and clinic staff.
- →Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), menu planning, nutritional counseling, education material development and review, program planning, in-service training, and group class coordination and facilitating.
- →Perform other duties as assigned to support the dietetics program.
Requirements
- ✓Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S.
- ✓Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children.
- ✓Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
- ✓The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements.
- ✓If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.
- ✓Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- ✓To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
- ✓You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
- ✓Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
- ✓A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
- ✓Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance.
- ✓Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
- ✓Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.
- ✓Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination.
Personality Fit
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