Clinical Dietitian

Quick Facts

• Role: Clinical Dietitian (outpatient nutrition therapy with cross-coverage as needed)
• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–4:00 pm (may change based on agency needs)
• Telework: Ad-hoc available
• Telehealth: Virtual care technology used; position is not fully virtual

Description

Provide outpatient nutrition therapy for veterans using whole health principles and evidence-based practice. Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), and monitor outcomes while documenting care using the ADIME format. Cross-cover in other areas as needed and use virtual care technology to improve access to nutrition services.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP), including nutrition-focused physical exams, to establish diagnosis and malnutrition risk/degree.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and modify MNT interventions to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Calculate nutrient requirements and determine diet restrictions, including food and drug interactions.
• Document nutrition care in the medical record using ADIME (Assessment, Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring, Evaluation).
• Identify patients needing nutritional support, recommend appropriate support modes, and communicate with the healthcare team.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide individualized and group nutrition education/counseling for veterans.
• Use virtual care technology to improve access to care and maintain productivity standards.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship; proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation; complete online onboarding and pre-employment requirements (I-9 compliant identification).
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) registered with CDR or meet the non-credentialed pathway requirements described (including ACEND-accredited supervised practice and eligibility for the CDR exam).
• Meet degree/training requirements (bachelor’s or higher; ACEND-accredited experiential/supervised practice program for non-credentialed pathway).
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Ability to deliver patient care using NCP and apply evidence-based nutrition practices.

Benefits

Comprehensive federal benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and whether the role is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.