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Dietitian (Clinical)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 3 days ago
HybridSan Antonio, TX$51K – $99KApply by May 29, 2026Dietitian And NutritionistESFJINFJISFJHealthcareHospitality
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The Dietitian (Clinical) are located at the Audie L. Murphy VHA Hospital in San Antonio, Texas within Nutrition and Food Service (NFS). Dietitian (Clinical) are autonomous in their work in applying evidenced-based nutrition practice guidelines for all patients, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs. Clinical Dietitians coordinate nutritional care of Veterans with other health care providers, Veteran's caregiver, and the community.
What You'll Do
- →GS-11 Dietitian (Clinical) - Full Performance Level Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments and nutrition-focused physical exams for complex cases.
- →Develops, implements, monitors, and modifies Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to improve patient outcomes.
- →Leads implementation of new initiatives, using data to develop measures and corrective actions.
- →Coordinates nutritional care with healthcare teams, veterans, caregivers, and community partners.
- →Ensures compliance with The Joint Commission and other accrediting agency standards.
- →Provides tailored nutrition education to individuals and groups, using virtual care technologies.
- →Collaborates with Food Operations to enhance dining experiences and patient satisfaction.
- →Maintains accurate documentation in the ADIME format and completes patient encounters in approved systems.
- →Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and ensures continuous improvement in care.
- →Maintains productivity standards and performs additional duties as assigned.
- →GS-09 Dietitian (Clinical) - Developmental Level Conducts nutrition assessments and nutrition-focused physical exams to diagnose malnutrition risks.
- →Develops, implements, monitors, and adjusts MNT for patient-specific needs.
- →Coordinates with healthcare teams to identify and recommend nutritional support strategies.
- →Documents MNT using the ADIME format and maintains accurate clinical records.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory.
- ✓NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 022e016b-a803-4a17-a039-bb5496eb7bf3
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