Dietitians in this role serve as Facility Program Coordinators, leading a multidisciplinary team and overseeing a specialty program. They provide leadership, technical guidance, and staff development; manage program policies, goals, priorities, and fiscal needs; support research and quality improvement; and maintain training materials. They may supervise up to two staff and oversee daily activities and performance.
The duties of the Dietitian (Facility Program Coordinator) GS-0630-12 includes but is not limited to: Manages all aspects of the program to ensure compliance with national policy and direction. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to set local goals, track progress, and report outcomes at local, VISN, and national levels. Provides direct patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive nutrition therapy within approved clinical privileges.
Serves as the program's professional and technical advisor and a consultant within NFS and to other facility staff on health care delivery. Maintains effective working relationships with faculty and key stakeholders at national, state, and local levels. Designs or contributes to studies, including data collection, statistical analysis, interpretation of findings, and communication of results.
Prioritizes work, delegates tasks, meets deadlines, solves organizational problems, and implements effective solutions. Oversees program, policy, and procedure development, including training and reference materials. Establishes program goals and administers activities, resources, and outcomes, adjusting priorities as needed. Participates in fiscal management by identifying resource needs, including staffing, supplies, and contracts.
Maintains program information through approved social media channels. Identifies continuing education needs of program staff and secures appropriate resources. Performs additional duties appropriate to the grade and assignment. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD99400S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Henry.Chen1@va.gov · 646-894-1169
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $90341 – $117446/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-27.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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