The Sports Nutrition Fellow will work as collaborative member of Twin Cities Orthopedics/Training HAUS & MN Vikings staff to advance the nutrition and dietetics services provided to Training HAUS & MN Vikings athletes. The individual in this position will take an active role in providing on-site nutrition support at TCO Performance Center to execute the nutrition department’s vision and strategy to enhance player performance and well-being at the Gatorade Fuel Bar.

75% time dedicated following the MN Vikings schedule, 25% time dedicated to special projects in orthopedic sports dietetics. This is anticipated to be a two-year position.

Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.

Essential Functions:

Work in partnership with dietitians at MN Vikings and Training HAUS for organization and execution of nutrition access at Gatorade fueling station including inventory management, budgetary tasks, aesthetics, education material and student-volunteer coordination Maintain operations of fueling stations including food safety and sanitation procedures, ordering, receiving and storage of nutrition products, communicating with foodservice suppliers, caterers and vendors as it pertains to fueling stations and competition meals Assists in oversight and collaboration in menu development and education in the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center cafeteria. Helps perform body composition testing and other assessments, supporting collection and implementation of the data. Communicates information with the Head Sports Dietitian and other pertinent members of the Performance Staff at the MN Vikings. Helps provide clinical nutrition care, supplement evaluation and educational programming for the football athletes in partnership with Head Dietitian (utilizes clinical assessments including physical exams, laboratory testing, and physician diagnosis to work with the sports medicine team to treat athletes with medical issues that require clinical nutrition care; maintains knowledge of special diets, allergies, and intolerances and communicates this information with the sports medicine team and athletes to allow them to meet unique needs to compete at a professional level). Assist as needed with innovation-based research projects as assigned by Sports Dietitian at Training HAUS applicable in sports and orthopedic dietetic settings Helps implement individual, small and large group nutrition and wellness programs relating to sports performance, weight management and general health Deliver nutrition presentations and communications targeted to high school groups, individual athletes, combine and other Training HAUS athletes on-call/casual. Helps provide integrated, multi-disciplinary support around player health and performance enhancement; as such, this individual in this position will form strong collaborative relationships with other members of the performance and medical staff (e.g., strength & conditioning, sports medicine, sport science, coaching). Ensure goals and strategies of TCO are implemented in the growth and development of nutrition services and sports performance partnership Practice within the scope of the MN State rules/regulations Any and all other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from institution credentialed by Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics and (ACEND) Completed ACEND accredited supervised practice program Attained Registered Dietitian (RD, RDN) credentials through Commission on Dietetic Registration (including state licensure for Minnesota within 30 days upon hire). Certifications relevant to degree (RD/RDN & LD/LDN required); working towards a CSSD credential (Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) is preferred. Two or more years of hands-on experience of working as a dietitian in a multi-disciplinary performance team/athletic organization and/or football programs preferred Competence with nutrient analysis programs and Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams). First Aid and CPR certifications.

Benefits & Compensation:  

Compensation for this position will be $50,000/yr. We offer a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts - to learn more click here.

Essential Requirements:

Ability to: Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines. Complete job required training. Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.) Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance Work in the clinic, office or surgery center during business hours  Travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds with occasional lifting and moving of a maximum of 50 pounds may be required Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Understand and execute a variety of instructions Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system Work independently with minimal supervision Travel to other work locations, if required

Performance Expectations – i-Health’s Core Values:

Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say Service - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience Quality - Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations Innovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively

Environmental Conditions:

Clinic and community setting Non-traditional workweek hours

Notes:

Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.  We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification. Due to mandatory CMS and CDC COVID-19 vaccination reporting for the ASCs, all ASC employees who are vaccinated for COVID-19 should send a copy/photo of their COVID vaccination card to HR@RevoHealth.com. ASC employees who are not vaccinated for COVID-19 do not need to take any action. If you have any questions, please reach out to HR@RevoHealth.com.