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Sea Mar Community Health Centers hires TN visa professionals across healthcare and medical services roles, supporting Canadian and Mexican nationals in specialty occupations on the USMCA professions list. Its community health focus means consistent demand for clinicians, allied health professionals, and behavioral health specialists seeking TN admission.
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Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:
Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization.
Position Summary
Full-time Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) needed to work in our outpatient family medical clinic in Tacoma and Puyallup. This is a Medical Nutrition Therapy position. While in this position, the RD will work closely with the Primary Care Providers (PCP), Health Educator, MSS/WIC, Care Coordinator and other clinical team members in an outpatient setting. The RD is responsible for food and nutrition counseling and will provide patient risk assessment and nutrition services to pediatric, teen and adult patients referred by PCP.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains complete and up-to-date charts (documenting counseling session as specified by program guidelines in legible form), and statistical program records but not limited to: Misys EMREHR records, WIC/CIMS Flow sheet, WIC diet records, certification sheets weight/height grids, diet evaluation sheets, infant birth outcomes, appointment schedules and encounter forms.
- Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with team members and other Sea Mar staff. Serves as a liaison between Nutrition and/or WIC and other clinic and community services and makes referrals as appropriate.
- Provides Medical, MSS, and patient nutritional assessment and nutrition counseling. Facilitates appointment time through scheduling and following up on failed appointments according to protocol, coordinates services with other health professionals, and cooperates with other departments. Documents assessment, treatment, and plan of action from counseling session in Medical record according to protocol.
- Compares information collected to program criteria to accurately determine WIC eligibility and nutrition risk factors.
- Determines appropriate food package, explains nutrient content of WIC foods, identifies contracted food vendor, issues manual or computerized food vouchers and documents check issuance.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION:
- Bachelors or Master’s degree in Nutrition from an accredited university.
- Completion of accredited dietetic internship program or Coordinated Undergraduate Program in Dietetics. Registered Dietitian (RD) credential and Certified Dietitian in the state of Washington required at time of hire.
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
- 1 year experience in an outpatient nutrition setting is desired, but not required.
- Experience in a community nutrition setting with an interest in eating disorders, weight management and diabetes education desired.
- Ability to deal patiently and empathetically with multicultural clientele, even under stressful conditions, is required.
- Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred - please mention your language abilities in your application materials. Ability to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision is essential.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Prescription coverage
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.
We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please send resume, cover letter and completed Sea Mar application via email to Nutrition Program Manager at marisolthomas@seamarchc.org For more information or questions about the position, email marisolthomas@seamarchc.org.
LOCATION
Hourly Rate: $33.40
Annual Salary: $69,472.00
Posted 1/16/2025
External candidates may apply after 1/21/2025
This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).
Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
INTRODUCTION
Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:
Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization.
Position Summary
Full-time Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) needed to work in our outpatient family medical clinic in Tacoma and Puyallup. This is a Medical Nutrition Therapy position. While in this position, the RD will work closely with the Primary Care Providers (PCP), Health Educator, MSS/WIC, Care Coordinator and other clinical team members in an outpatient setting. The RD is responsible for food and nutrition counseling and will provide patient risk assessment and nutrition services to pediatric, teen and adult patients referred by PCP.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains complete and up-to-date charts (documenting counseling session as specified by program guidelines in legible form), and statistical program records but not limited to: Misys EMREHR records, WIC/CIMS Flow sheet, WIC diet records, certification sheets weight/height grids, diet evaluation sheets, infant birth outcomes, appointment schedules and encounter forms.
- Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with team members and other Sea Mar staff. Serves as a liaison between Nutrition and/or WIC and other clinic and community services and makes referrals as appropriate.
- Provides Medical, MSS, and patient nutritional assessment and nutrition counseling. Facilitates appointment time through scheduling and following up on failed appointments according to protocol, coordinates services with other health professionals, and cooperates with other departments. Documents assessment, treatment, and plan of action from counseling session in Medical record according to protocol.
- Compares information collected to program criteria to accurately determine WIC eligibility and nutrition risk factors.
- Determines appropriate food package, explains nutrient content of WIC foods, identifies contracted food vendor, issues manual or computerized food vouchers and documents check issuance.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION:
- Bachelors or Master’s degree in Nutrition from an accredited university.
- Completion of accredited dietetic internship program or Coordinated Undergraduate Program in Dietetics. Registered Dietitian (RD) credential and Certified Dietitian in the state of Washington required at time of hire.
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
- 1 year experience in an outpatient nutrition setting is desired, but not required.
- Experience in a community nutrition setting with an interest in eating disorders, weight management and diabetes education desired.
- Ability to deal patiently and empathetically with multicultural clientele, even under stressful conditions, is required.
- Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred - please mention your language abilities in your application materials. Ability to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision is essential.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Prescription coverage
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.
We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please send resume, cover letter and completed Sea Mar application via email to Nutrition Program Manager at marisolthomas@seamarchc.org For more information or questions about the position, email marisolthomas@seamarchc.org.
LOCATION
Hourly Rate: $33.40
Annual Salary: $69,472.00
Posted 1/16/2025
External candidates may apply after 1/21/2025
This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).
Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Verify your role qualifies under USMCA
TN admission is limited to specific occupations on the USMCA professions list. Before applying to Sea Mar, confirm your healthcare role, whether registered nurse, pharmacist, or medical technologist, matches an eligible TN category exactly as defined by USCIS.
Align your credentials to Washington state requirements
Sea Mar operates across Washington state, so your professional license must meet Washington licensing board standards before you arrive. Delays in credential recognition are the most common bottleneck for internationally trained healthcare professionals pursuing TN roles at community health organizations.
Request a detailed offer letter from Sea Mar
Your TN admission depends entirely on the offer letter Sea Mar issues. It must specify your job title matching the USMCA category, your professional activity, anticipated duration, and your qualifications. Any mismatch between the letter and your supporting documents creates problems at the port of entry.
Prepare degree equivalency documentation in advance
Canadian three-year bachelor's degrees and Mexican licenciatura credentials are generally accepted for TN purposes, but officers sometimes question equivalency. Have an official academic transcript and, where relevant, a credential evaluation ready before your border or consulate appointment at Sea Mar's request.
Search Sea Mar's verified TN hiring history on Migrate Mate
Before reaching out to Sea Mar's HR team, use Migrate Mate to review which occupations Sea Mar has supported for TN admission. Targeting roles with a demonstrated hiring pattern in your specialty significantly improves your chances of receiving an offer letter.
Anticipate behavioral health and bilingual role demand
Sea Mar's mission centers on serving underserved Latino communities, so clinical social workers, licensed counselors, and bilingual healthcare professionals are consistently in demand. If your TN-eligible specialty intersects with behavioral health, prioritize those departments when submitting your application.
Sea Mar Community Health Centers TN Visa Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sea Mar Community Health Centers sponsor TN visas?
Sea Mar Community Health Centers supports TN admission for qualified Canadian and Mexican professionals in USMCA-eligible healthcare roles. Rather than filing a petition, Sea Mar issues an offer letter that you present at a U.S. port of entry or consulate. Eligible roles typically include nurses, pharmacists, medical technologists, and licensed counselors, depending on current staffing needs.
Which departments at Sea Mar typically hire TN professionals?
Sea Mar's clinical, behavioral health, dental, and pharmacy departments are the most active areas for TN-eligible roles. Given Sea Mar's focus on serving Latino communities, bilingual professionals in primary care and mental health counseling are especially sought after. Allied health and medical laboratory roles also appear regularly across Sea Mar's network of clinics.
How do I start the TN process after receiving a Sea Mar offer?
Once Sea Mar issues your offer letter, Canadians apply directly at a U.S. land border or preclearance airport without a prior visa appointment. Mexican nationals must schedule a TN visa interview at a U.S. consulate in Mexico. Bring your offer letter, proof of USMCA-eligible qualifications, professional license, and passport. USCIS guidance outlines the full documentation requirements.
How long does TN admission take for Sea Mar roles?
Canadian nationals applying at the border typically receive a decision the same day, assuming documentation is complete and the role clearly matches a USMCA occupation category. Mexican nationals face additional consulate scheduling time, which varies by location and season. TN status is granted in increments of up to three years and can be renewed indefinitely without a numerical cap.
How do I find open TN roles at Sea Mar Community Health Centers?
Use Migrate Mate to search Sea Mar's current openings filtered by TN-eligible occupations, so you're only reviewing roles Sea Mar has historically supported for TN admission. You can also check Sea Mar's careers page directly, but cross-referencing with verified TN hiring data saves time and avoids applying for roles that may not qualify under your specific USMCA category.
How does TN visa admission work at Sea Mar Community Health Centers?
TN status is granted under the USMCA treaty — there is no USCIS petition or Labor Condition Application required. Canadian citizens can apply directly at a U.S. port of entry with an offer letter from Sea Mar Community Health Centers, while Mexican citizens must first obtain a TN visa at a U.S. consulate. The role must match one of the professions listed in USMCA Appendix 1603.D.1. Migrate Mate filters TN job listings to roles that fall within the eligible profession list.