The Dietitian (Clinical) position is located in the Clinical Section of Nutrition and Food Services (N&FS) within the VA Augusta Health Care System. This Dietitian position provides nutrition therapy primarily in the outpatient setting to support veterans' care. The position will cross-cover in other areas as needed. They interpret research and utilize whole health principles to develop patient-centered goals and improve outcomes.
Major duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to: Conducts 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. Calculates nutrient requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and drug interactions tailoring the diet prescription to each individual patient. Documents MNT in the medical record using the Assessment, Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring, Evaluation (ADIME) format. Functions independently and accurately when record keeping.
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). Utilizes virtual care technology to improve access to care. Maintains productivity standards.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30AM to 4:00PM, including occasional weekend & holiday coverage Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 99530-S, and 99531-S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Lasaundra.Ibrahim2@va.gov · (803) 776-4000 X50064
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $61722 – $97087/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This is a Monday - Friday 7:30AM to 4:00PM, including occasional weekend & holiday coverage position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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