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Dietitian (Clinical)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 4 days ago
Hybrid Dublin, GA $50K – $97K Apply by Jul 1, 2026 Dietitian And Nutritionist ESFJINFJISFJISTJ Healthcare
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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP are ineligible to apply.
What You'll Do
- →GS-07 Dietitian (Clinical) - Entry-Level Developmental Conducts nutrition assessments for lower acuity patients using the Nutritional Care Process.
- →Develops, implements, and monitors MNT, modifying plans as necessary for patient outcomes.
- →Calculates nutrient requirements and addresses diet restrictions or food-drug interactions.
- →Identifies patients needing nutritional support and communicates with healthcare teams.
- →Documents care using the ADIME format and completes required care plans within set timeframes.
- →Provides basic nutrition education and counseling tailored to the Veterans.
- →Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and maintains productivity standards.
- →Collaborates with Food Operations to support patient dining satisfaction.
- →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.
- →Provides tailored nutrition education to individuals and groups.
- →Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care.
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.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Personality Fit
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