WIC/Clinical Dietitian in Junction City, Kansas at Konza Prairie Community Health Center, Inc

Are you passionate about nutrition, preventive care, and making a difference in your community? Join Konza Prairie Community Health Center as a WIC / Clinical Dietitian and help improve the health of individuals and families through evidence-based nutrition care.

This position is a unique blend of 70% WIC services and 30% clinical nutrition, providing the opportunity to support patients across the lifespan through nutrition education, chronic disease management, breastfeeding support, and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Up to 200 hours (5 weeks) of PTO annually
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Supportive interdisciplinary care team
• Make a meaningful impact in your community every day

What You'll Do

• Provide individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) using evidence-based practices
• Assess nutritional status and develop personalized nutrition care plans
• Educate patients on nutrition and lifestyle changes to manage chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and high cholesterol
• Conduct WIC nutrition assessments, determine nutrition risk, and provide required nutrition education
• Provide high-risk WIC counseling and follow-up
• Promote and support breastfeeding through education and counseling
• Issue WIC food benefits according to program guidelines
• Screen for food insecurity and connect patients with community resources
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record
• Develop and present nutrition education classes and community outreach programs

1. Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (or eligible)
2. Kansas Dietitian license (or eligible)
3. Valid driver's license

Preferred

1. One to two years of experience as a Registered Dietitian
2. Experience with WIC or community nutrition programs
3. Primary care or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) experience
4. Experience using electronic medical records (EMR)
5. CPR certification for Healthcare Providers
6. Bilingual (Spanish)

Why Konza Prairie Community Health Center?

At Konza, we're committed to improving the health of our communities by providing compassionate, high-quality care regardless of a patient's ability to pay. As a member of our team, you'll work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals who are passionate about improving lives through education, prevention, and whole-person care.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you!