The Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care System's (PVAHCS) Nutrition and Food Service is recruiting for a Home Based Primary Care Dietitian to provide coverage in the Southeast Valley, with some travel to Show Low.. The Dietitian is the medical nutrition expert and is responsible for planning, developing and directing all nutritional care activities for assigned Veterans, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs.
Major Duties: Conducts a comprehensive nutrition assessment utilizing the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) for assigned patients in the acute care setting. Calculates nutrient requirements (calories, protein, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, electrolytes and fluids) and necessary diet restrictions or food/drug interactions. Tailors diet prescription to each individual patient according to physical and metabolic needs.
With an understanding of the patient's health condition, designs the nutritional treatment plan with consideration for psychosocial, behavioral, physical activity, ethnic and cultural factors to obtain desirable outcomes and promote long term adherence to a medical nutrition care plan. Identifies drug-nutrient interactions and drug-drug incompatibilities and counsels / communicates with the patient regarding the impact on nutrition status and/or nutrient utilization.
Prioritizes the importance of nutrition problems for optimal health, recovery from illness, management of chronic disease or disease prevention. Evaluates patterns and relationships among data obtained and possible root causes for nutrition problems. Participates in planning for discharge, including education and coordination of nutrition care. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Service is open 7 days a week and holidays.
7:00am to 3:30pm Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD000000 and PD99529S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory. IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Ian.Quentin@va.gov · 928-445-4860 X6720
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $52783 – $101558/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-12-11.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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