Dietitian (Clinical)

Veterans Health Administration • Baltimore, MD

27d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian is the medical nutrition expert. The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for planning, developing and directing all nutritional care activities for assigned veterans, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs. The Clinical Dietitian supports the facility's mission and coordinates nutritional care with other health care providers, the veteran, the veteran's caregiver and the community.

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 4 months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (1 to 5 years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

The Registered Dietitian (RD) for the Remote Patient Monitoring-Home (RPM-HT) TeleMOVE! Weight Management Program is the medical nutrition expert responsible for independently planning, developing and directing all nutritional care activities for assigned Veterans enrolled in the TeleMOVE! Weight Management Program. He/she supports the facility's TeleMOVE! mission and coordinates nutritional care with other health care providers, the Veteran, and the Veteran's family. Major responsibilities of the incumbent include but are not limited to screening and enrolling Veterans in the TeleMOVE! Program, planning strategies to manage and deliver nutritional aspects of the TeleMOVE! Weight Management Program, developing nutritional care and education for the TeleMOVE! Weight Management Program, implementing and monitoring quality assurance evaluations, engaging in professional development activities, providing motivational education, improving the productivity and satisfaction of Veterans in the TeleMOVE! Program, assisting in the development of related policies as needed, and developing clinical tools for use in the field.

The Registered Dietitian for the RPM-HT TeleMOVE! Weight Management Program reports directly to the Director of RPM-HT.

Major Duties:
Independently responsible for all phases of assessment, planning, intervention education and evaluation using the Nutrition care process (NCP).
Assesses nutritional status, reviews and interprets pertinent diagnostic and treatment data, and develops implements, and monitors the nutritional care plan.
Reviews and calculates modified diets to meet the special dietary needs of those patients requiring nutritional intervention.
In the medical records, will accurately document the nutritional status, nutrient intake, nutritional education, and other pertinent data.
Recognized as the nutrition expert and participates as part of the Interdisciplinary treatment team within each outpatient clinic and inpatient clinic when needed.
Assesses educational need of mainly outpatient population, with inpatient coverage as part of the weekend rotation.
Provides nutrition counseling for individuals and groups and schedules both new and follow-up clinical outpatient visits.

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 (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.
• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• English Language Proficiency.
• 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).
• Dietitians who do not possess the RDN/RD credential must have earned a bachelor's or higher degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent.
• Foreign Education must be evaluated by ACEND and meet ACEND's International Dietitian Education standards.
• 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.
• At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (for GS-09).
• Master's degree from a regionally accredited university or college (for GS-09).
• Knowledge of various accrediting and regulatory requirements (for GS-09).
• Knowledge of virtual technology to provide nutrition care (for GS-09).
• Ability to deliver patient care using the NCP (e.g., assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation) (for GS-09).
• Ability to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes (for GS-09).
• Ability to develop patient-centered goals (for GS-09).
• Ability to collect data for performance improvement studies (for GS-09).
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders (for GS-09).
• At least one year of experience as an RDN equivalent to the next lower grade (for GS-11).
• Skill in delivering patient care using the NCP (e.g., assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation) (for GS-11).
• Skill in interpreting research to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes (for GS-11).
• Skill in developing patient-centered goals (for GS-11).
• Skill in analyzing data for performance improvement studies (for GS-11).
• Skill in collaborating with stakeholders (for GS-11).
• Ability to comply with various accrediting, regulatory and agency authorities (for GS-11).

Nice To Haves

• Registered Dietitian (RD) with 5 years or more of clinical experience
• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Prior Remote Patient Monitoring-Home Telehealth experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Independently responsible for all phases of assessment, planning, intervention education and evaluation using the Nutrition care process (NCP).
• Assesses nutritional status, reviews and interprets pertinent diagnostic and treatment data, and develops implements, and monitors the nutritional care plan.
• Reviews and calculates modified diets to meet the special dietary needs of those patients requiring nutritional intervention.
• Accurately document the nutritional status, nutrient intake, nutritional education, and other pertinent data in the medical records.
• Recognized as the nutrition expert and participates as part of the Interdisciplinary treatment team within each outpatient clinic and inpatient clinic when needed.
• Assesses educational need of mainly outpatient population, with inpatient coverage as part of the weekend rotation.
• Provides nutrition counseling for individuals and groups and schedules both new and follow-up clinical outpatient visits.
• Screening and enrolling Veterans in the TeleMOVE! Program.
• Planning strategies to manage and deliver nutritional aspects of the TeleMOVE! Weight Management Program.
• Developing nutritional care and education for the TeleMOVE! Weight Management Program.
• Implementing and monitoring quality assurance evaluations.
• Engaging in professional development activities.
• Providing motivational education.
• Improving the productivity and satisfaction of Veterans in the TeleMOVE! Program.
• Assisting in the development of related policies as needed.
• Developing clinical tools for use in the field.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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