Clinical Dietitian - Mental Health & Virtual Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Dublin (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP program

Ad-hoc telework

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Clinical Dietitian to conduct nutrition assessments, develop and monitor Medical Nutrition Therapy, and document care using the Nutrition Care Process.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, collaboration with food service operations, and leveraging virtual care to improve access to nutrition care for Veterans. The position supports a full-time Dietitian (Clinical) role with potential for telework, focusing on quality of care and patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Must be registered dietitian (RDN/RD) with CDR.
• English proficiency required for healthcare communication.
• U.S. citizenship or eligibility for federal appointment as per VA policy.
• Foreign degree transcripts must be evaluated to US standards.
• Current VHA Dietitians must meet current RDN/RD requirements or grandfathering provisions.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the NCP (ADIME).
• Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and monitors outcomes.
• Documents nutrition care and maintains daily clinical records.
• Utilizes virtual care technology to improve access to care.
• Collaborates with Food Operations and leadership to enhance Veterans’ dining experience.
• Performs duties in a full-time Dietitian (Clinical) role with appropriate supervision.

Skills

NCP clinical care

Evidence-based practice

Patient goals development

Data for performance

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's degree in Nutrition

US transcript evaluation

Tools

Computrition

Electronic health records

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Clinical Dietitian to conduct nutrition assessments, develop and monitor Medical Nutrition Therapy, and document care using the Nutrition Care Process.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, collaboration with food service operations, and leveraging virtual care to improve access to nutrition care for Veterans. The position supports a full-time Dietitian (Clinical) role with potential for telework, focusing on quality of care and patient outcomes