Clinical Dietitian for Veteran Nutrition & Care

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Clinical Dietitian to plan, develop, and direct nutritional care for veterans, including those with complex medical needs.

The role supports the facility's mission and coordinates care with other health care providers, the veteran, caregiver, and community. Eligibility depends on RDN/RD credentialing; non-credentialed candidates may pursue a temporary path under specific provisions.

Qualifications

• English proficiency per VA policy.
• RDN/RD credential required or eligible; non-credentialed path available for GS-07/09 with grandfathering provisions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and direct nutritional care activities for Veterans.
• Coordinate nutritional care with other health care providers, veterans, caregivers and community.
• Apply evidence-based nutrition practices and participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

English proficiency

RDN/RD credential

Education

Bachelor's degree (US regionally accredited or foreign equivalent)

ACEND accredited program + supervised practice verification

Master's degree (GS-09 requirement)

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Clinical Dietitian to plan, develop, and direct nutritional care for veterans, including those with complex medical needs.

The role supports the facility's mission and coordinates care with other health care providers, the veteran, caregiver, and community. Eligibility depends on RDN/RD credentialing; non-credentialed candidates may pursue a temporary path under specific provisions.