Community Dietitian II/III

State of Oklahoma

. Provide nutrition counseling, medical nutrition therapy, and group education through in-person visits, telehealth, and community presentations .

Posted 11/5/2026part-timeOklahoma • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $49 - $52 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nutrition counseling, medical nutrition therapy, and community health education, with a strong focus on chronic disease prevention and food insecurity. Proficient in collaborating with healthcare providers and utilizing digital tools for patient engagement and behavior change.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered DietitianLicensure with Oklahoma State Board of Medical LicensureMaster’s Degree in Public Health or Foods and NutritionNutrition Education TechniquesCommunity Resource Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Nutrition CounselingMedical Nutrition TherapyMenu Planning for Therapeutic DietsData Collection and EvaluationNutrition Education Curriculum Development

Soft Skills

Effective Oral and Written CommunicationCollaboration with Local OrganizationsFlexibility for Community Events

Tools & Technologies

Digital Tools for Patient EngagementTelehealth Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Dietitian CertificationLicensure with Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure

Industry Keywords

Chronic Disease PreventionFood InsecurityCommunity Health DisparitiesPublic HealthCommunity Health Workers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide nutrition counseling, medical nutrition therapy, and group education through in-person visits, telehealth, and community presentations
Promote nutrition interventions addressing chronic disease prevention, food insecurity, and community health disparities
Collaborate with local organizations, healthcare providers, hospitals, and Community Health Workers
Facilitate warm handoffs and connect clients with social work, mental health, lactation support, and community programs
Provide nutrition education at community events, grocery shopping tours, and cooking demonstrations
Participate in data collection, evaluation, and reporting
Represent county health departments in community coalitions, meetings, and health promotion events
Deliver individualized and group counseling via telehealth, in-person visits, or home visits
Lead community or virtual nutrition education sessions
Use digital tools to support patient engagement, food tracking, and behavior change
Travel to counties within assigned districts
Establish partnerships with healthcare providers, food pantries, schools, and local organizations
Coordinate closed-loop referrals and integrate nutrition services into clinical and community settings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Licensure with the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
Level III: two years of experience as a registered dietitian in a food service operation or in a public or community health program or facility
Level III: a master’s degree in public health with a major in nutrition or a master’s degree in foods and nutrition with an emphasis on nutrition may substitute for one year of experience
Knowledge of current dietetics and institutional diet management
Knowledge of nutrition and its relationship to health
Knowledge of available community resources, nutrition surveys, program planning, and nutrition education techniques
Ability to plan menus for general and special therapeutic diets
Ability to keep records and develop nutrition education curricula
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Willingness to complete job-related travel
Flexible schedule to accommodate community events and outreach activities
Daily use of computers and phones

Benefits

Comp & perks

Temporary part-time schedule, up to 20 hours a week
Monday–Friday work schedule
Primary hours 8–5
Telehealth and flexible delivery methods
Community outreach and professional collaboration opportunities