Dietitian(Clinical)-Home Based Primary Care

Veterans Health Administration • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care System's (PVAHCS) Nutrition and Food Service is recruiting for a Home Based Primary Care Dietitian to provide coverage in the Southeast Valley, with some travel to Show Low. The Dietitian is the medical nutrition expert and is responsible for planning, developing and directing all nutritional care activities for assigned Veterans, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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).
• Successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination.
• This position requires an active valid driver's license as operation of a government vehicle is required.
• 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.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) - Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing branch of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics formerly known as the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
• Earned a bachelor's or higher degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent.
• Completed an ACEND accredited experiential or supervised practice program and provide a verification statement from the program director that conveys eligibility to take the CDR registration exam as a prospective RDN.
• GS-9 Dietitian (Clinical): Applicants must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level related to the position being filled; OR a Master's Degree from a regionally accredited university or college.
• GS-9 Dietitian (Clinical) KSAs: Knowledge of various accrediting and regulatory requirements.
• GS-9 Dietitian (Clinical) KSAs: Knowledge of virtual technology to provide nutrition care.
• GS-9 Dietitian (Clinical) KSAs: Ability to deliver patient care using the NCP (e.g., assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation).
• GS-9 Dietitian (Clinical) KSAs: Ability to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes.
• GS-9 Dietitian (Clinical) KSAs: Ability to develop patient-centered goals.
• GS-9 Dietitian (Clinical) KSAs: Ability to collect data for performance improvement studies.
• GS-9 Dietitian (Clinical) KSAs: Ability to collaborate with stakeholders.
• GS-11 Dietitian (Clinical): Applicants must have 1 year of experience as an RDN equivalent to the next lower grade level related to the position being filled.
• GS-11 Dietitian (Clinical) KSAs: Skill in delivering patient care using the NCP (e.g., assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation).
• GS-11 Dietitian (Clinical) KSAs: Skill in interpreting research to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes.
• GS-11 Dietitian (Clinical) KSAs: Skill in developing patient-centered goals.
• GS-11 Dietitian (Clinical) KSAs: Skill in analyzing data for performance improvement studies.
• GS-11 Dietitian (Clinical) KSAs: Skill in collaborating with stakeholders.
• GS-11 Dietitian (Clinical) KSAs: Ability to comply with various accrediting, regulatory and agency authorities.

Nice To Haves

• 2 plus years RD experience
• 1 plus year homecare experience

Responsibilities

• Conducts a comprehensive nutrition assessment utilizing the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) for assigned patients in the acute care setting.
• Calculates nutrient requirements (calories, protein, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, electrolytes and fluids) and necessary diet restrictions or food/drug interactions.
• Tailors diet prescription to each individual patient according to physical and metabolic needs.
• With an understanding of the patient's health condition, designs the nutritional treatment plan with consideration for psychosocial, behavioral, physical activity, ethnic and cultural factors to obtain desirable outcomes and promote long term adherence to a medical nutrition care plan.
• Identifies drug-nutrient interactions and drug-drug incompatibilities and counsels / communicates with the patient regarding the impact on nutrition status and/or nutrient utilization.
• Prioritizes the importance of nutrition problems for optimal health, recovery from illness, management of chronic disease or disease prevention.
• Evaluates patterns and relationships among data obtained and possible root causes for nutrition problems.
• Participates in planning for discharge, including education and coordination of nutrition care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level