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Dietitian (Clinical)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 4 days ago
Hybrid Topeka, KS $51K – $99K Apply by Sep 17, 2026 Dietitian And Nutritionist ESFJINFJISFJISTJ Healthcare
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This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Topeka, KS (VISN 15). The Dietitian is responsible for independently planning, developing and directing all nutritional care activities for assigned veterans, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs.
What You'll Do
- →Nutritional Care: - Conduct nutrition assessments for patients with lower acuity using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP).
- →This includes performing nutrition-focused physical examinations to establish a nutrition diagnosis and determine the risk and/or degree of malnutrition. - Develop and implement Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis.
- →Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 4:30pm Telework: AD-HOC Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Functional Statement #: PD99529S, PD99530S, and PD99531S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized for Highly Qualified Applicants
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 identification 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.
Personality Fit
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