Nutritionist / Performance Dietitian

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 to 4p)

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
• 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 lab work in conjunction with consultations and provide actionable, evidence-base 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, are required for both roles.

For More Information please contact:

Melani B. Alper

SHR

melani_alper@spectrumhealth.com

314-744-4248

"At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission.

EOE / Disability / Vet"