Clinical Dietitian

Quick Facts

• Role: Clinical Dietitian (GS-7 to GS-11)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–4:00 pm; weekends/holidays rotation
• Telework: Ad-hoc only; not a virtual position

Description

Clinical Dietitians coordinate nutritional care of Veterans with healthcare providers, the Veteran, the Veteran’s caregiver, and the community. The role focuses on applying evidenced-based nutrition practice guidelines, interpreting research, using whole health principles, and developing patient-centered goals to improve outcomes. You will 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
• Establish nutrition diagnosis, determine risk, and assess degree of malnutrition
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and monitor Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT); modify plans as needed
• Document MNT in the medical record using the ADIME format
• Calculate nutrient requirements and determine diet restrictions and food/drug interactions
• At higher grades: function autonomously as the medical nutrition expert for complex cases
• Interpret research and apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes
• Collect data for performance improvement studies
• Collaborate with stakeholders and coordinate nutrition care
• Partner with Food Operations to improve dining experience and patient satisfaction

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• English proficiency (written and spoken)
• Background/security investigation
• Complete onboarding and pre-employment requirements; pass pre-employment physical examination
• Seasonal influenza vaccination participation
• Hold RDN credential (CDR) or, if eligible, meet non-credentialed temporary appointment requirements

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.