The Clinical Dietitian is the medical nutrition expert. The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for planning, developing and directing all nutritional care activities for assigned veterans, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs. The Clinical Dietitian supports the facility's mission and coordinates nutritional care with other health care providers, the veteran, the veteran's caregiver and the community.
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within 4 months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (1 to 5 years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Major Duties: Independently responsible for all phases of assessment, planning, intervention education and evaluation using the Nutrition care process (NCP). Assesses nutritional status, reviews and interprets pertinent diagnostic and treatment data, and develops implements, and monitors the nutritional care plan.
Reviews and calculates modified diets to meet the special dietary needs of those patients requiring nutritional intervention. In the medical records, will accurately document the nutritional status, nutrient intake, nutritional education, and other pertinent data. Recognized as the nutrition expert and participates as part of the Interdisciplinary treatment team within each outpatient clinic and inpatient clinic when needed.
Assesses educational need of mainly outpatient population, with inpatient coverage as part of the weekend rotation. Provides nutrition counseling for individuals and groups and schedules both new and follow-up clinical outpatient visits. Work Schedule: Monday - Fridays 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Rotating Weekends and Holidays Telework: ADHOC Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: PD99529-S, PD99530-S, and PD99531-S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: NOT AUTHORIZED EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): NOT AUTHORIZED PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): NOT AUTHORIZED
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Eric.Festor@va.gov · (410) 691-0602
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $57736 – $111087/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-12.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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