Nutritionist / Performance Dietitian

Overview Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a civilian Nutritionist / Performance Dietitian to provide services at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, NM. Position Highlights Full Time Healthcare Benefits Monday thru Friday (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Scope of Work The Nutritionist will serve as a subject matter expert in performance nutrition, supporting academy leadership, PT departments, instructors, and trainees. Follow predetermined nutrition lesson plans and educational modules or use professional expertise to develop new content and curriculum in response to identified needs or gaps. Lead nutrition introduction sessions, performance nutrition and chow hall eating briefings, and supplement safety education. Provide daily guidance on body composition optimization, injury recovery with nutrition, and nutrition on a budget. Deliver Early Recognition Program (ERP) briefings and support nutrition education for injury recovery and high-risk trainees. Conduct daily observations and assessments of nutrition practices within the organization. Utilize InBody or similar protocols for body composition and metabolic testing, interpret results, and provide individualized, evidence-based recommendations. Provide guidance and recommendations on medical nutrition therapy for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, blood sugar management (pre-diabetes, diabetes), disordered eating, and gastrointestinal issues. Assist in review of lab work in conjunction with consultations and provide actionable, evidence-based recommendations. Assist in developing nutrition education modules for instructor qualification courses in coordination with the appropriate CBP staff. Assist in developing and maintaining nutrition education resources. Coordinate with the Exercise Physiologist and appropriate CBP staff to create integrated performance and recovery plans. Collect and analyze nutrition and performance data to support evidence-based curriculum adjustments and CBP leadership decision-making. Track and report trends in nutrition-related health, performance, and injury. Promote nutrition, health, fitness, and safety initiatives throughout the academy consistent with CBP approved standards. Advise CBP program officials and academy trainees on nutrition facility design, food, snack, and hydration. Integrate emerging nutrition technologies and best practices into CBP workforce health strategies as directed by CBP program officials. Communicate complex nutrition concepts in an accessible and actionable manner to CBP staff and trainees. Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field (master’s preferred). Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). Minimum 3 years’ experience in tactical, military, law enforcement, or high-risk occupational training environments. Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based nutrition, injury prevention, and performance. Strong communication and instructional skills, and ability to operate independently within multidisciplinary teams. Contact Information For More Information Please Contact Melani B. Alper SHR View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io Location: US-NM-Artesia Recruiter: Melani Alper Direct phone number: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io EOE / Disability / Vet #J-18808-Ljbffr