Job Description

Registered Dietitian Opportunity - MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, FL

USGP (US Got People) is excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for a Registered Dietitian (RD) to provide high-impact nutrition and wellness services to active-duty service members, veterans, and their families at the Health and Wellness Center at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida.

Position Details:

• Location: Health and Wellness Center, MacDill AFB - Tampa, FL
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM (up to 40 hours/week)
• Pay Rate: $34.65/hour + Health and Welfare Stipend
• Benefits Include:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in dietetics from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).

Certification:

• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification via an in-person course (e.g., American Red Cross or equivalent - web-based courses not accepted)

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience within the last 5 years in:
• Wellness, sports nutrition, or nutrition education
• Health promotion and obesity/weight management
• Lifestyle counseling and diabetes prevention programs
• Experience delivering group health education, organizing outreach activities, and working with youth and adult populations

Board Certification:

• Board-eligible Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics through the ADA

Licensure:

• Maintain an active, valid, unrestricted license (if required by the state)

Immunization Requirements  (Must be current or able to obtain):

• Hepatitis B (series and titer)
• Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
• Varicella (Chickenpox)
• TB (Tuberculosis) test
• Seasonal Influenza (flu) vaccine
• COVID-19 vaccine (if applicable)

Key Responsibilities:

Nutrition & Wellness Services:

• Deliver comprehensive nutrition and wellness services focused on human performance, disease prevention, and total force readiness
• Develop and manage evidence-based interventions to reduce chronic disease risk and healthcare costs
• Administer programs such as Healthcare to Health (H2H) and Group Lifestyle Balance

Community Engagement & Education:

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and facilitate individual and group sessions
• Conduct outreach and educational initiatives at medical treatment facilities (MTFs), work sites, and community centers
• Use Motivational Interviewing and other behavioral change techniques to engage patients effectively

Program Development & Evaluation:

• Collaborate with H2H and Health Promotion (HP) teams to assess community nutrition needs
• Develop, implement, and evaluate primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention programs
• Utilize social marketing tools to promote program goals and support installation-wide health initiatives

Professional Collaboration & Compliance:

• Partner with the Defense Health Agency (DHA) and Air Force Health Promotion staff
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Air Force, DHA, Joint Commission (JC), and AAAHC guidelines
• Document care in accordance with the AND Nutrition Care Process in electronic medical records

Additional Duties:

• Participate in briefings, symposiums, training, and quality improvement initiatives
• Provide expert consultation to leadership and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams

Why Join USGP?

At USGP, we are committed to supporting the men and women who serve our country by providing outstanding care to military communities. We value our employees and strive to create an environment that supports career growth, collaboration, and service excellence. Working in a federal setting offers unique learning experiences and the opportunity to make a real impact.

USGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Apply today and bring your passion for health and service to a mission that matters.
We look forward to receiving your resume!

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $34.65 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Dietitian and nutrition : 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Registered Dietitian (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Tampa, FL 33621 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tampa, FL 33621: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person