Clinical Dietitian - Outpatient Nutrition & MNT

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Augusta Health Care System seeks a Dietitian (Clinical) to provide outpatient nutrition therapy and cross-cover other areas as needed.

The role emphasizes the Nutrition Care Process, patient-centered goal setting, and VA-wide standards for quality nutrition care. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, MNT development, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to improve veteran outcomes, with occasional telehealth components and a

Qualifications

• Must hold the RDN credential from the CDR.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Knowledge of Nutrition Care Process (NCP) and medical nutrition therapy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments.
• Develop and implement Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).
• Document MNT in the medical record using ADIME format.
• Utilize virtual care technology to deliver nutrition care.
• Collaborate with health care team to optimize outcomes.

Skills

RDN credential

Nutrition care

Virtual care

Education

MS in Nutrition or related field

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Tools

ACEND Accredited Programs Directory

NCP knowledge

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Augusta Health Care System seeks a Dietitian (Clinical) to provide outpatient nutrition therapy and cross-cover other areas as needed.

The role emphasizes the Nutrition Care Process, patient-centered goal setting, and VA-wide standards for quality nutrition care. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, MNT development, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to improve veteran outcomes, with occasional telehealth components and a