Clinical Dietitian for Complex Care | Telework Eligible

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Brockton (MA); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

This Clinical Dietitian position is within the Nutrition & Food Services at the VA Boston Healthcare System, Brockton, MA. It is a full-time role, 40 hours per week, with telework eligibility; based in Brockton, MA, and involving care for veterans with complex nutrition needs.

The role requires planning and directing nutritional care, implementing MNT plans, performing NFPE, and coordinating with the care team. Experience with motivational interviewing and evidence-based guidelines is essential.

Qualifications

• ACEND-accredited program in nutrition/dietetics.
• Eligibility for professional licensure/registration where required.
• Ability to provide nutrition education and counseling.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and direct nutritional care activities for assigned veterans.
• Perform Nutrition Focused Physical Examinations (NFPE) during assessments.
• Develop and implement Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) plans.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team and caregivers.
• Utilize telehealth via VA Video Connect and Secure Messaging.

Skills

Nutrition Care Process (NCP)

Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE)

Motivational interviewing

Education

ACEND accredited programs

Tools

VA Video Connect (VVC)

Secure Messaging (SM)

Job description

This Clinical Dietitian position is within the Nutrition & Food Services at the VA Boston Healthcare System, Brockton, MA. It is a full-time role, 40 hours per week, with telework eligibility; based in Brockton, MA, and involving care for veterans with complex nutrition needs.

The role requires planning and directing nutritional care, implementing MNT plans, performing NFPE, and coordinating with the care team. Experience with motivational interviewing and evidence-based guidelines is essential.