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Clinical Dietician: Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation

For you, the passion and dedication with which you serve defines who you are, not just what you do. It is the force that drives you to provide care, and the same passion with which our people live their lives, and in turn, share their culture.

As a member of Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska, you'll be entrusted with ensuring the health and vitality of a culture whose history is as rich and storied as the land they inhabit. Your clinical skills will be challenged to grow as you service the medical needs of over 50 rural communities. Your spirit will be rewarded with the generous compassion that they will share with you in return. Come and experience our culture of care.

This position is responsible for the provision of all aspects of nutrition care and education to in-patients and out-patients ranging from infancy to elderly. This position coordinates with medical providers in the provision of nutrition services to medically high risk clients when dietary intervention is needed for maintenance of optimum nutritional status. Coordinates nutrition services with WIC and provides follow up when they are admitted to the hospital and when they are discharged. This position also provides assistance to the Food Service Department with special diets for inpatients. Assists in the preparation of the annual budget in a manner that is cost efficient, effective and in alignment with the corporation's financial goals.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Foods & Nutrition. Master's degree will be desirable.
  
• Two years of clinical nutrition and/or community nutrition .
  
• ADA registration and state of Alaska licensure. Must maintain this status.
  
• Computer, weighing scale, body fat calibers
  
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of nutrition and diet therapy. Keeps current with the new trends in the field.
  
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with common software applications.

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO - beginning at 4.5 weeks
• Ten paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• School loan repayment eligibility
• Tort Claims coverage
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center

For more information, please contact YKHC Recruitment at: ykhc_recruitment@ykhc.org or 1-800-478-8905.
YKHC exercises Federal Law (PL 93-638), which allows American Indian/Alaska Native preference in hiring for all positions.

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