Posted 13 May 2013

Jobs available from Allied Health Careers

Whether you’re actively looking for a job or just interested in what’s available, the publisher of Today’s Dietitian magazine presents AlliedHealthCareers.com, featuring current job openings posted for dietitians and nutrition professionals. Here are just a few that have been posted recently.

• Director of Food and Nutrition Services—Renown, Reno, NV
• Teaching Instructor—Department of Nutrition Science, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
• Food Service/Nutrition Production Specialist Kenosha Unified School District, Kenosha, WI
• Team Registered Dietitian, California Center for Healthy Living, Encino, CA

Posted 10 May 2013

Entry Level openings with Morrison and Touchpoint

Morrison and Touchpoint Support Services, divisions of Compass Group, are national companies dedicated to healthcare and senior living food and nutritional services. We now operate in more than 900 accounts nationwide; and employ over 1500 Registered Dietitians. We are continuing to grow and are looking for enthusiastic and motivated professionals like you to join our team.

Listed below are some of the entry-level positions accepting applications.

CLINICAL DIETITIAN (Acute-care)

• Biloxi, MS
• Baltimore, MD
• Albany, NY
• Mobile, AL
• Ocean Springs, MS
• Harrisonburg, VA
• Webster, TX
• Johnson City, TN
• Fresno, CA
• Los Angeles, CA
• East Point, GA
• Dublin, GA
• Grundy, VA
• Bay City, MI
• Clyde, NC
• Hamlet, NC
• Portsmouth, VA
• Harriman, TN
• Lancaster, PA
• Norwich, NY
• Port Jervis, NY
• Staten Island, NY

CLINICAL DIETITIAN (Long-term care)

• Lexington, SC
• Holland, PA
• Newtown, CT
• Denver, CO
• Rockford, IL
• St. Louis, MO
• Springfield, GA
• Memphis, TN

PATIENT SERVICES /NUTRITION CARE MANAGER

• West Orange, NJ

If you are interested in applying for any of the above positions or if you are interested in learning about more great opportunities with Morrison Management Specialists please visit our websites http://www.iammorrison.com

Posted 1 May 2013

Nutrition Educator: University of New Hampshire, Durham

Under the supervision of the Director of Education and Promotion to provide nutrition, body image and eating disorders education/outreach to residence halls, fraternities and sororities, academic classes, athletic department, etc. Develop and preview passive education materials related to nutrition, body image and eating disorders. Serve on various committees within the University and state. Supervise student interns, both undergraduate and graduate. Serve as consultant to staff/faculty regarding nutrition, body image and eating disorders. Analyze data for office for use in program planning.

This position is 0.75 FTE. For qualifications, compenstation, and more details see the UNH jobs web site.

Posted 30 April 2013

Dietitian for Allergen medical lab

Alletess Medical Laboratory is an allergy and immunology-testing laboratory seeking a licensed Registered Dietitian. This unique position requires the developing of customized dietary programs for patients. Direct consultation with both physician and patient is also required.

Summary of position:

• Part time position with approximately 8-16 hours availability (some weekend coverage required)
• Based in Norwell, MA this position allows flexibility to work both in the laboratory and off site.
• Ideal candidate will have excellent communication and customer service skills.
• The selected candidate will provide nutrition expertise and knowledge to both physician and patient.
• 10% travel required.

Requirements:

• Basic education: BSc in Food and Nutrition
• Credentials: Registered Dietitian by Commission on Dietetic Registration, Licensed by the State of Massachusetts

Please email cover letter and resume to mjclark@foodallergy.com

Posted 17 April 2013

DTR Opportunities with Nutritious Lifestyles in FL

Nutritious Lifestyles is a nutrition and food service consulting company throughout the Southeast. We are always looking for talented, hard-working, and energetic individuals to join our team.

We have opportunities for Registered Dietetic Technicians in the Tampa Bay and Panama City areas. Both openings are Full Time in long term care/rehab facilities in beautiful beachside communities.

Working as a DTR can be a great alternative career path to jumpstart a career in dietetics. Students with a four year degree in nutrition are eligible to apply, but must receive their DTR registration within 30 days of hire. Nutritious Lifestyles encourages growth and continuing education, therefore, we would be willing to consider the right candidate for our 900 hour internship program after one year of employment as a DTR. After completion of the internship, the candidate would be eligible to sit for their LD to practice as a dietitian in the state of Florida.

For more information contact:
Dana Webb, Recruitment Manager
Nutritious Lifestyles, Inc.
918 Lucerne Terrace
Orlando, FL 32806
Phone: 407-894-1444
Toll Free: 877-894-0401
Fax: 407-894-3599
jobs@nutritiouslifestylesonline.com
www.nutritiouslifestylesonline.com

Posted 7 April 2013

Nutritionist for Obesity Prevention in Youth in Brockton, MA

Obesity Prevention Center for Children and Youth (OPCCY) in Brockton, MA is a non-profit organization that received a grant for this position. The duties of the Nutritionist is to develop food and nutritional education for OPCCY clients through health prevention.

Responsibilities:

• Develop meal plan to client
• Organize clients' daily intake log
• Educate clients how to read food labels
• Prepare daily menu for cooking classes
• Perform nutrition assessments by evaluating the client's socio-economic conditions and diet history
• Documents care plan in the medical record
• Determine clients eligibility and develop a nutrition care plan based on assessment of client's dietary habits, socio-economic conditions food preference, and nutritional needs
• Provide nutrition counseling usually limited to the basic food groups and normal development pattern
• Meets one on one with clients every two weeks
• Keep records and reports confidential

Knowledge

• Ability to collect and assimilate data
• Ability to communicate and be pesuasive
• Ability tomaintain good relationship with clients
• Working knowledge of foods and nutrition
• Working knowledge of accepted nutritional and practices

Education/experience

• Must have an associate Degree or higher in foods, nutrition, and dietetics
• Must have 2 or more years of experience in the field of nutrition

Posted 6 April 2013

Florida Public Health has multiple openings

WIC Nutrition Educator positions are available that require a bachelor’s degree in nutrition or dietetics. Public Health Nutritionists are required to be licensed as a dietitian/nutritionist in the State of Florida.

For the most up-to-date information regarding which agencies are currently taking applications, check the State of Florida job locator People First Job Center web site. To look for job openings go to https://jobs.myflorida.com/index.html. Press "search." Under Keyword, type "nutrition" and press "search." Click on "expand all categories."

Open positions are listed and applications MUST be sent online at https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/logon.htm. Call toll-free (877) 562-7287 if you have any questions about applying at this website.

Nutrition educators may be eligible for the Florida WIC dietetic internship after one year of employment in the Florida WIC program.  The intern is required to work an additional year for the Florida WIC Program following the internship.

Additional information about the Florida WIC Program can be found at their website www.FloridaWIC.org.

Mary Jean Whitesell, M.S., R.D., L.D.
Public Health Nutrition Consultant
Bureau of WIC Program Services
Division of Community Health Promotion
Florida Department of Health
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A16
Tallahassee, FL  32399-1726
Telephone:  850.245.4202
Email:  mary_whitesell@doh.state.fl.us

Posted 4 April 2013

Child Nutrition Specialist, MA Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education

Full time job, in Malden, MA. Promote the importance of healthy eating habits and nutrition in Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) located in schools and communities, including the evaluation of food service programs, guidance on program administration and operations, development of educational programs, and the establishment of relationships with other ESE offices and external agencies.

For more information, qualifications, and to apply, see the mass.gov human resources page for the job.

Posted 4 April 2013

Special Nutrition Programs Coordinator, MA Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education

Full time job, in Malden, MA. Supervise, coordinate and implement all special nutrition programs administered by the Office for Nutrition, Health and Safety Programs.

For more information, and to apply, see the mass.gov human resources page for the job.

Posted 2 April 2013

Paid Summer Internship in Community Nutrition, UMass

The Health Geography Lab at the University of Massachusetts Medical School is accepting applications for 6-8 paid full-time summer intern positions. The interns will assist with the Community Nutrition and Exercise Environment Surveys funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention. The project team will conduct nutrition and exercise environment surveys in select towns and cities across Massachusetts. The team will assessing the availability and quality of healthy and unhealthy food items in food stores and restaurants; and availability, design features and conditions of walking systems in urban, suburban and rural communities. The results from the surveys will inform future community-based intervention strategies that could improve the living environment for Massachusetts residents.

Start and end dates: May 21 – August 31, 2012.

Training will begin in the last week of May.

Hourly rate: $12.50 per hour, 40 hours per week, non-benefited.

To apply, please send us the following materials:

• Current Resume/CV;
• Transcript (unofficial is acceptable);
• One-page statement clearly stating:
  1. why you are interested in this study,
  2. how this internship may help your career,
  3. whether you have a reliable transportation, and are licensed/insured to drive in Massachusetts (mileages will be reimbursed);
• d) At least one reference from your professors or academic advisors, emailed directly to the email addresses below.

Please include resume, transcript, and statement into the same file, name the file as lastname_firstname.doc or lastname_firstname.pdf. PDF files are preferred.

For further information or applying a position, please contact:
Viji Patil (Vijayalakshmi.Patil@umassmed.edu)
Jean Villa (Jean.Villa@umassmed.edu)

Posted 26 March 2013

Multiple positions/locations with Morrison and Touchpoint Support Services

Morrison and Touchpoint Support Services, divisions of Compass Group, are national companies dedicated to healthcare and senior living food and nutritional services. We now operate in more than 900 accounts nationwide; and employ over 1500 Registered Dietitians. We are continuing to grow and are looking for enthusiastic and motivated professionals like you to join our team.

Please take a look at the following entry-level positions accepting applications.

ENTRY-LEVEL OPPORTUNITIES AS OF 03-21-13

CLINICAL DIETITIAN (Acute-care):

• Biloxi, MS
• Mobile, AL
• Atlantic City, NJ
• Phoenix, AZ
• Flint, MI
• Webster, TX
• Johnson City, TN
• Fresno, CA
• Albany, NY
• Fort Smith, AR
• Dublin, GA
• Grundy, VA (part-time)
• Los Angeles, CA (bilingual)
• Miami, FL (bilingual)
• Bay City, MI
• Baltimore, MD
• Valdosta, GA
• Clyde, NC
• Whiteville, NC
• Jonesboro, AR
• Tullahoma, TN (part-time)

CLINICAL DIETITIAN (Long-term care):

• Lexington, SC (part-time)
• Holland, PA (part-time)
• Denver, CO
• New Oxford, PA (part-time)
• St. Louis, MO
• Springfield, GA
• Memphis, TN (part-time)

PATIENT SERVICES /NUTRITION CARE MANAGER:

• Kansas City, MO
• Rockford, IL
• Orlando, FL

If you are interested in applying for any of the above positions or if you are interested in learning about more great opportunities with Morrison Management Specialists please visit our website www.iammorrison.com

Posted March 18, 2013

Nutri-Fit Coordinator, Roxbury YMCA

Conduct classes/activities with children in YMCA afterschool program once or twice a week. Assist 20-40 children with physical activity for 1 hour and nutrition education for 30 minutes. $14/per hour. 8 weeks 4 times a year.

Contact:
Deborah Zanellato
Health/Wellness Director
YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON
Roxbury Family YMCA
285 Martin Luther King Blvd., Roxbury MA 02119
(d) 617-427-5300
dzanellato@ymcaboston.org
www.ymcaboston.org

Posted March 6, 2013

Internship Opportunity with Morrison Healthcare in California

Morrison Healthcare is looking for dietetic students/interns focused on operations management, and open to working in California, for a new scholarship program. This program will offer mentoring, training and job opportunities to chosen scholarship recipients. Students who are excited about possible careers in food service management should contact:

Melissa Peterson, RD, CSSD
Regional Recruiter for Resource Network
480-247-9909 (O)
480-269-9903
melissapeterson@iammorrison.com

Posted February 12, 2013

Framingham Summer Food Service Program Internship

About the Child Nutrition Outreach Program
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally funded program administered by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education that provides free meals to children 18 years old and under during the summer months at sites such as parks, schools, or community centers. The SFSP is an important resource for low-income families whose children rely on school meals from September to June. The Child Nutrition Outreach Program (CNOP) at Project Bread will be coordinating the internships. CNOP provides technical assistance and outreach works to sponsors who oversee administration of the SFSP in each community.

Internship Specifics
CNOP is looking to match a potential intern with the Framingham Public Schools, the Framingham SFSP sponsor. The internship will take place in Framingham, MA. Though not limited to, the job description includes the following: Administrative Duties for example meal counts, monitoring sites, creating outreach materials. The internship will run 8am-1pm, Monday-Thursday, June-August. This is a paid position. Contact the program for details.

Qualifications

• Outgoing and Independent
• Comfortable speaking and working with the public
• Interest in nutrition education or public health
• Access to a car
• Bachelor’s or Master’s candidates preferred

How to Apply
CNOP will accept resumes until Friday, May 11^th, 2012, though candidates will be placed on a rolling basis. Please email your resume and cover letter to cnop@projectbread.org. For questions email CNOP or call (617) 723-5000.

Food and Nutrition Program