Clinical Dietitian

Quick Facts

• Role: Clinical Dietitian (GS-7 to GS-11 range; full performance level is GS-11)

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm; weekends/holidays rotation

• Telework: Ad-hoc only; not a virtual position

Description

Clinical Dietitians coordinate nutrition care for Veterans with healthcare providers, the Veteran, the caregiver, and the community. The role focuses on interpreting research, applying Whole Health principles, developing patient-centered goals, and using evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines. Dietitians also collaborate with Food Operations to enhance the Veterans’ dining experience and support patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP), including nutrition-focused physical examinations, to establish nutrition diagnoses and determine malnutrition risk/degree.

• Develop, implement, evaluate, and monitor Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT); modify interventions as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes.

• Document MNT in the medical record using the ADIME format (Assessment, Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring, Evaluation).

• Calculate nutrient requirements and determine diet restrictions; identify necessary diet changes and food and drug interactions.

• At higher grades: function more independently as a medical nutrition expert; interpret research and apply evidence-based practices; analyze data for performance improvement studies.

• Collaborate with stakeholders and coordinate with Food Operations to improve the dining experience and satisfaction.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Complete online onboarding and required pre-employment documents; provide acceptable identification for employment

• Pass a pre-employment physical examination

• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program

• Hold the RDN credential from CDR (or qualify via the non-credentialed temporary pathway)

Benefits

A comprehensive federal benefits package is provided; eligibility depends on the position type and schedule.