Clinical Dietitian – Veteran Care (Telework Eligible)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is actively recruiting Dietitians (Clinical) within the Tampa Veterans Healthcare System to coordinate nutrition care for Veterans, caregivers, and the health team.

These developmental GS-07/09/11 roles emphasize evidence-based practice and patient-centered goals. They perform comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop Medical Nutrition Therapy, and document using the ADIME format, collaborating with Food Operations to improve patient dining experiences.

Qualifications

• ACEND accreditation is required or equivalent for federal employment.
• Foreign education must be evaluated and validated for credentialing.
• Active licensure/registration as applicable for Dietitians.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessments and establish nutrition diagnoses using the NCP.
• Develop and monitor Medical Nutrition Therapy to address diagnoses.
• Document MNT in the ADIME format and tailor plans to patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and food service to support care.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

ACEND accredited program

Foreign education evaluation

Tools

ADIME documentation

NCP (Nutritional Care Process)

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is actively recruiting Dietitians (Clinical) within the Tampa Veterans Healthcare System to coordinate nutrition care for Veterans, caregivers, and the health team.

These developmental GS-07/09/11 roles emphasize evidence-based practice and patient-centered goals. They perform comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop Medical Nutrition Therapy, and document using the ADIME format, collaborating with Food Operations to improve patient dining experiences.