Dietitian (Clinical)

Dietitian

The position collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient-centered care and improve health outcomes. Employees at the GS-07 and GS-09 levels function in developmental assignments with increasing responsibility and complexity, while the GS-11 level serves as the full performance level, functioning independently in providing clinical nutrition expertise for patients with complex medical and nutritional needs. The Dietitian applies evidence-based nutrition practices, supports quality improvement initiatives, maintains clinical documentation, and collaborates with Food Operations to enhance the Veteran dining experience and patient satisfaction. The position is committed to delivering safe, high-quality, Veteran-centered care while supporting the mission of the Veterans Health Administration.

GS-07 Dietitian (Clinical) Major Duties

• Conduct nutrition assessments for patients with lower-acuity conditions using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP).
• Develop and implement Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) under supervision and monitor patient outcomes.
• Document nutrition care using the ADIME format in the medical record.
• Calculate nutrient requirements, diet restrictions, and food-drug interactions.
• Identify patients requiring nutrition support and communicate recommendations to the healthcare team.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and patient care planning.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to Veterans and caregivers.
• Maintain clinical productivity standards and accurate documentation.
• Manage clinic schedules to maximize access to nutrition services.
• Support quality improvement activities and compliance with accrediting standards.

GS-09 Dietitian (Clinical) Major Duties

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP), including nutrition-focused physical examinations.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and modify Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) plans.
• Calculate nutrition requirements and tailor diet prescriptions to individual patient needs.
• Recommend appropriate nutrition support interventions and coordinate with the healthcare team.
• Document patient care using the ADIME format in the electronic health record.
• Provide individualized and group nutrition education and counseling.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Maintain clinical activity records and productivity standards.
• Participate in service planning, policy implementation, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison between clinical units and Food Operations to support patient care and satisfaction.

GS-11 Dietitian (Clinical) Major Duties

• Serve as the medical nutrition expert and independently provide clinical nutrition services for patients with complex medical and nutritional needs.
• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and establish nutrition diagnoses using evidence-based practices.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) interventions.
• Calculate nutrient requirements and prescribe therapeutic diets tailored to individual patient needs.
• Recommend and coordinate nutrition support interventions with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Provide specialized nutrition education and counseling to Veterans and caregivers.
• Utilize virtual care technology to improve access to nutrition services.
• Lead quality improvement activities and implementation of new clinical initiatives.
• Analyze data, develop performance measures, and initiate corrective actions to improve patient care outcomes.
• Collaborate with leadership and Food Operations to enhance the Veteran dining experience and patient satisfaction.

Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday thru Friday (ADHOC eligible)

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: GS07 99531-S, GS09 99530-S, & GS11 99529-S

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorize

US Department of Veterans Affairs