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Dietitian - Tyndall AFB, FL.

DietitianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$64k-$103k

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Posted 47m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Serves as the performance nutrition subject matter expert, delivering nutrition education, coaching, and consultation to optimize the health, readiness, and performance of Service Members. Develops and implements performance nutrition programs and curriculum that support operational, training, and wellness objectives.

Partners closely with interdisciplinary teams to integrate nutrition strategies that enhance physical performance, recovery, cognitive function, and body composition outcomes while providing mentorship and support to unit-level personnel.

Develops and Manages Performance Nutrition Programs: Leads the development and implementation of performance nutrition policies, curriculum, and educational initiatives aligned with mission and command requirements. (20%)

Serves as the Nutrition Subject Matter Expert and Mentor: Advises leadership, contributes to program assessments and improvements, develops evidence-based resources, and mentors unit-level personnel on the delivery of performance nutrition programs. (20%)

Provides Nutrition Education and Coaching: Delivers individual and group nutrition counseling, education, and performance coaching to enhance health, readiness, and operational performance. (20%)

Collaborates with Human Performance Teams: Integrates nutrition strategies with multidisciplinary teams to support physical performance, injury recovery, cognitive function, sleep optimization, and overall mission readiness. (20%)

Supports Body Composition and Weight Management Programs: Provides specialized guidance and ongoing support to personnel enrolled in body composition or weight management programs, promoting sustainable lifestyle and behavioral changes. (20%)

The job duties listed above are representative and not intended to be all-inclusive of what may be expected of an employee assigned to this job. A leader may assign additional or other duties which would align with the intent of this job, without revision to the job description.

Other Job Requirements

Responsibilities

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Maintains all required professional credentials and licensure; sustains Medical Group credentialing and privileging.

3+ years of post-graduate experience as a Registered Dietitian, with a demonstrated focus on performance nutrition for athletes or tactical populations.

Current knowledge of industry best practices and research in performance nutrition.

Demonstrated experience developing and delivering nutrition education programs and training materials for athletes or tactical populations.

Ability to work in dynamic environments, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support mission-focused care.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information to service members, leaders, and healthcare professionals.

Willingness to travel.

Proficient in the use of computers, software, and technology to document work performed, utilization, and other required information.

  • General Job Information
  • Title
  • Dietitian - Tyndall AFB, FL.
  • Grade
  • 25
  • Work Experience - Required
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Work Experience - Preferred
  • Education - Required
  • Bachelor's - Dietetics, Bachelor's - Nutrition
  • Education - Preferred

License and Certifications - Required

AED - Automated External Defibrillator Certification - Care Mgmt, CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification - Care Mgmt, RD - Registered Dietitian - Care Mgmt

License and Certifications - Preferred

Salary Range

  • Salary Minimum:
  • $64,285

Salary Maximum

$102,855

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

This position may be eligible for short-term incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Magellan offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics and maintain active professional licensure. A minimum of 3 years of post-graduate experience in performance nutrition for athletes or tactical populations is required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Body composition managementClinical nutritionEvidence-based practiceMultidisciplinary collaborationData documentation

Dietitian Career Context

In Florida, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$73k (45 salary observations; 290 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (1,445 salary observations; 7,117 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 32% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Clinical Nutrition pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$84k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Panama City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$273k
Typical market rent
$1,697/mo
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Short-Term Incentives Eligible
Health, Life, Voluntary Benefits
Professional Development