Dietitian (Clinical) Home Based Primary Care
About The Position
Employees in this assignment serve as full-performance clinical dietitians, splitting their time between outpatient care and Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) within the Clinical Section of Nutrition and Food Services. They serve as medical nutrition experts and work autonomously, applying evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines for patients with complex medical and nutritional needs. They coordinate Veterans’ nutritional care with health care providers and Veterans. The position includes conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments, developing and monitoring Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), documenting care, identifying patients who need nutritional support, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and providing tailored nutrition education and counseling. The role uses virtual care technology to improve access to care. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telework is not available, and this is not a virtual position. The position involves travel more than 50 percent of the time.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen, subject to the stated exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
- Must be registered as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- Must complete government driver license training; driver's license must be in good standing.
- Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
- Must complete a one-year or two-year trial period, as applicable.
- Must meet applicable identification, background/security investigation, and online onboarding requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Diabetes education experience with 2–3 years in an outpatient setting.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process, including nutrition-focused physical examinations, to establish nutrition diagnoses and determine the risk or degree of malnutrition.
- Develop and implement Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address nutrition diagnoses; evaluate and monitor the effectiveness and outcomes of interventions; and modify plans as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes.
- Calculate nutrient requirements and necessary dietary restrictions or food and drug interactions, tailoring diet prescriptions to individual patients.
- Document MNT in the medical record using the Assessment, Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring, Evaluation (ADIME) format and maintain accurate records independently.
- Identify patients in need of nutritional support, recommend the appropriate mode of support, and communicate recommendations to the health care team.
- Participate in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Assess educational needs and provide tailored nutrition education and counseling to individuals and groups.
- Use virtual care technology to improve access to care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on the position and eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
