Clinical Dietitian

Quick Facts

• Role: Clinical Dietitian (primarily outpatient Medical Nutrition Therapy)

• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

• Telework: available (adhoc)

• Virtual: not a virtual position

Description

Clinical Dietitians coordinate nutritional care for Veterans with health care providers, the Veteran, the caregiver, and the community using whole health principles and patient-centered goals. The position provides outpatient Medical Nutrition Therapy and conducts nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP), applying evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines. Responsibilities expand across grades from learning and supervised assessment work (GS-7/GS-9) to comprehensive assessment, independent documentation, virtual care technology use, and performance-improvement leadership (GS-11).

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient nutrition care within full scope of practice

• Conduct nutrition assessments using the NCP (assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation)

• Apply evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines and interpret research

• Develop patient-centered goals to improve outcomes

• Maintain accurate clinical record keeping and complete patient encounters using approved systems

• Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) and other accrediting/agency standards

• Use virtual care technology to improve access to care (GS-9/GS-11)

• Collect data and support/lead performance improvement initiatives within Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) (GS-9/GS-11)

• Collaborate with stakeholders and implement new initiatives (GS-11)

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959

• Proficient in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Successful completion of online onboarding and pre-employment requirements

• Seasonal influenza vaccination program participation required

• 1-year or 2-year trial period, with continued employment contingent on written certification that service advances the public interest

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) registered with CDR (exceptions may apply for GS-07/GS-09 temporary appointments)

Benefits

A federal employee comprehensive benefits package is provided; eligibility depends on position type and status.