Dietitian (Clinical) - Home Based Primary Care

Dietitian (Clinical) - Home Based Primary Care The Veterans Health Administration was seeking a Clinical Dietitian for Home Based Primary Care within the Clinical Section of Nutrition and Food Services at the Bath VA Medical Center in Bath, NY. The Clinical Dietitian serves as the medical nutrition expert, applies evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines, performs comprehensive nutrition assessments, develops and monitors medical nutrition therapy, and coordinates nutritional care with Veterans, caregivers, community partners, and other health care providers. Agency: Veterans Health Administration Facility: Bath VA Medical Center Location: Bath, NY Vacancies: 1 Salary: $50,460 - $97,087 per year Pay Scale & Grade: GS-7 to GS-11 Promotion Potential: GS-11 Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday; tour of duty to be determined Appointment Type: Permanent Telework: Not available Remote/Virtual: Not available Travel Required: 25% or less; travel may be required into the community to meet with agencies, Veterans, and caregivers Relocation Expenses: Not reimbursed Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized PCS: Not authorized Drug Test: Not required Security Clearance: Other Position Sensitivity/Risk: Non-sensitive / Low Risk Background Check: Credentialing and suitability/fitness required Financial Disclosure: Not required Federal Service: Excepted Service Union Representation: Yes Supervisory Status: No Functional Statement: PD99529S, PD99530S, PD99531S Key Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process, including nutrition-focused physical examinations. Establish nutrition diagnoses and determine nutrition risk or degree of malnutrition. Develop and implement Medical Nutrition Therapy to address nutrition diagnoses. Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness and outcomes of Medical Nutrition Therapy interventions. Modify nutrition care plans as needed to support positive patient outcomes. Calculate nutrient requirements and necessary diet restrictions. Identify food and drug interactions and tailor diet prescriptions to individual patient needs. Document Medical Nutrition Therapy in the medical record using ADIME format. Function independently and accurately when maintaining records. Identify patients needing nutritional support and recommend the appropriate mode of support. Communicate appropriately with the health care team regarding nutrition support needs. Participate in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings. Assess educational needs and provide nutrition education and counseling to individuals and groups. Use virtual care technology to improve access to care. Maintain productivity standards and accurate records of daily clinical activities. Complete patient encounters using approved systems. Support continuous improvement of safe and quality Veteran care. Lead implementation of new initiatives and use data to develop measures, evaluate results, and initiate corrective actions. Comply with Joint Commission requirements and other accrediting agency standards. Collaborate with Food Operations and department leadership to improve the Veterans' dining experience and support patient satisfaction. Serve as a liaison between clinical units and the Food Operations Section. Perform other related duties appropriate to the grade and assignment. Basic Qualifications: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Non-citizens may only be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Must be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist or Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, unless appointed under the GS-7 or GS-9 temporary non-credentialed dietitian exception. Non-credentialed dietitians appointed under the exception must have a bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university, or foreign equivalent accepted under ACEND standards. Non-credentialed dietitians must have completed an ACEND-accredited experiential or supervised practice program and have verification of eligibility to take the CDR registration exam. Creditable experience must involve knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with current professional dietetic practice. Must be subject to a background/security investigation. Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959. Must complete all application requirements and online onboarding requirements. Must provide acceptable identification for employment eligibility verification. Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as required for Department of Veterans Affairs health care personnel. Selected applicant will be required to serve a one-year or two-year trial period. Eligibility: This announcement was open to the public, including U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the United States. The two-page resume requirement did not apply to this position. Eligible applications were reviewed and referred based on Veterans' preference. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. GS-7 Qualification Requirements: Must meet the basic Dietitian qualification requirements. No additional experience or education beyond the basic requirements is required. GS-9 Qualification Requirements: Must have at least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level; or Must have a master's degree from a regionally accredited university or college. Must demonstrate knowledge of accrediting and regulatory requirements. Must demonstrate knowledge of virtual technology to provide nutrition care. Must be able to deliver patient care using the Nutrition Care Process. Must be able to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes. Must be able to develop patient-centered goals. Must be able to collect data for performance improvement studies. Must be able to collaborate with stakeholders. GS-11 Qualification Requirements: Must have at least one year of experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist equivalent to the next lower grade. Must demonstrate skill in delivering patient care using the Nutrition Care Process. Must demonstrate skill in interpreting research and applying evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes. Must demonstrate skill in developing patient-centered goals. Must demonstrate skill in analyzing data for performance improvement studies. Must demonstrate skill in collaborating with stakeholders. Must be able to comply with accrediting, regulatory, and agency authorities. GS-11 is the full performance level of this vacancy. Preferred Experience: Valid state driver's license preferred. Education: Education must be from an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must meet ACEND international dietitian education standards if used for Dietitian qualification requirements. Transcripts must be submitted if using education to qualify. Physical Requirements: The work does not inherently include physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Required Documents: Resume Standard Clinical Resume Document uploaded into the restricted resume field Full resume or CV may be uploaded separately into the Other document upload field without page limitation Resume must include job title, duties, employer name and address, start and end dates by month and year, grade/pay level dates if federal, and full-time or part-time status with hours worked per week License, if applicable or required Transcript, if using education to qualify SF-50 / Notification of Personnel Action, if current or former federal employee DD-214 / Statement of Service, if claiming Veterans' preference SF-15 and supporting documentation, if claiming 10-point Veterans' preference Cover letter, disability letter, and other supporting documents, if applicable Benefits: Comprehensive federal benefits package. Eligibility for benefits depends on appointment type and work schedule. Federal employees may have access to health insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, and other federal benefits. Application Deadline: July 6, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET Status: Closed; reviewing applications This announcement for a Dietitian (Clinical) - Home Based Primary Care position at the Bath VA Medical Center closed on July 6, 2026. Applications are currently listed as being reviewed.