Incumbent in this assignment serves as a Full Time Dietitian (Clinical) within the Bariatric Section of Nutrition and Food Service for the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center. They perform increasingly complex tasks as they continue to develop skills in clinical nutrition to apply evidenced-based nutrition practice guidelines. Continuing to learn to interpret research, apply whole health principles, and develop patient-centered goals.
Major Duties include but are not limited to: Conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP), including nutrition focused physical examinations, to establish a nutrition diagnosis and determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition. Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis, evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of MNT interventions.
Modifies the plan as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes. Documents MNT in the medical record using the Assessment, Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring, Evaluation (ADIME) format. Calculates nutrition requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and drug interactions, tailoring the diet prescription to each individual patient.
Identifies patients in need of nutritional support and recommends the appropriate mode of support and communicates appropriately with the health care team. Actively participates in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings. Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups that is tailored to the Veteran(s). Maintains productivity standards.
Maintains accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and complete patient encounters using approved systems. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD99529S, PD99530S, and PD99531S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
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ORLANDO.LANG@VA.GOV · 314-593-1729
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $55658 – $107090/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-05.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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