Clinical Care Providers
“Navy dietitians have opportunities that far surpass what is available in the civilian sector. You have the opportunity to be involved in contingency and wartime operations. You have the opportunity to serve your country in a way that is never available in the civilian sector.”
Dietetics/Food Management
Good nutrition leads to good health. It’s a universal principle that’s especially intriguing for dietitians serving their country in the U.S. Navy. These experts routinely innovate ways to help maintain the health of thousands of Sailors, Marines and patients with specific nutrition needs.
Job Description
Join approximately 34 Navy Dietitians who are almost all stationed in hospitals throughout the United States and overseas. Provide inpatient and outpatient medical nutrition therapy, nutrition counseling and education, and food service management. Take on general nutrition education and wellness programs for servicemembers and their families. Also participate in field and shipboard patient care and food service operations.
Navy Dietitians possess requisite skills to function as entry-level clinical dietitians in:
- Nutrition assessment
- Medical record documentation
- Medical nutrition therapy
- The ability to teach in a class setting for health promotion and/or disease management
After initial clinical assignments, Navy Dietitians usually assume more supervisory clinical or food service administration responsibilities.
Enjoy considerable independence and freedom when selecting and developing patient education materials to meet the needs of the patient population, or in clinic management. While food service operations have standards and controls similar to other hospitals, innovation is encouraged along with industry benchmarking and best practices.
Other Benefits
A career here offers comprehensive benefits, including a competitive salary, full medical and dental coverage, a generous retirement income and much more. Explore comprehensive benefits for the Navy Medical Service Corps.
Qualifications
Besides requirements for Active Duty employment consideration in the Navy Medical Service Corps, there are additional requirements for Navy Dietetics/Food Management that apply.
Specific Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, food and nutrition, food service management or public health nutrition
- Completion of a dietetic internship, a supervised practice program or Coordinated Undergraduate Program (CUP) accredited by the American Dietetic Association (ADA)
- Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) in accordance with the ADA. Individuals who are eligible to take the registration exam (RD-eligible) may be considered for Officer Appointment if they are academically superior and strong candidates. (Note: Licensed Dietitian and Licensed Nutritionist are state-controlled credentials and may not substitute for the national credential of Registered Dietitian, which is required.)
- Must be well within body fat and weight standards
Preferred Requirements
- Undergraduate/graduate degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 point scale
- Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, foods and nutrition, public health or a related area
- Two or more years of professional experience as a clinical dietitian enhanced by supervisory responsibilities
- Professional references indicating superior clinical, supervisory and/or leadership skills
- Advanced clinical knowledge or certification, such as Sports Dietetics (CSSD), Diabetes Education (CDE), Nutrition Support (CNSD), etc.
Career Outlook
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