Dietitian (Clinical)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

This position is located at the Central Alabama VA Medical Center - Montgomery. Employees in this assignment serve in a Dietitian (Clinical) full performance level position in the Clinical Section of Nutrition and Food Service, providing medical nutrition expertise. It will provide 80% support to veterans in the MOVE!

Program and 20% support to the mental health unit. The clinician conducts nutrition assessments and MNT, documents in ADIME, and collaborates with the health care team using

Qualifications

• ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP), including nutrition focused physical examinations, to establish a nutrition diagnosis and determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition.
• Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis, evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of MNT interventions.
• Documents MNT in the medical record using the assessment, Diagnosis, intervention, Monitoring, Evaluation (ADIME) format.
• Identifies patients in need of nutritional support and communicates appropriately with the health care team.
• Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups; utilizes virtual care technology to improve access to care.
• Maintains productivity standards and daily clinical activity records; participates in interdisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

NCP (Nutrition Care Process)

Medical Nutrition Therapy

ADIME documentation

Patient education

Virtual care

Education

ACEND accredited program

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located at the Central Alabama VA Medical Center - Montgomery. Employees in this assignment serve i n a Dietitian (Clinical) full performance level position in the Clinical Section of Nutrition and Food Service, serving as the medical nutrition expert. This position will provide 80% of support to veterans in the MOVE! Program and 20% support to the mental health unit.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Dietitians collaborate with the Food Operations Section to enhance the Veterans' dining experience and ensure patient satisfaction. Duties include: Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (N CP), including nutrition focused physical examinations, to establish a nutrition diagnosis and determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition.

Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis, evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of M N T interventions. Modifies the pl an as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes. Calculates nutrient requirements and necessary d i et restrictions or food and drug interactions tailoring the d i et prescription to each individual patient.

Documents M N T i n the medical record using the assessment, Diagnosis, intervention, Mon i tori ng, Evaluation (ADIME) format. Functions independently and accurately when recordkeeping. Identifies patients in need of nutritional support and recommends the appropriate mode of support and communicates appropriately with the health care team. Actively parti ci pates i n formal and i n formal interdisciplinary team meetings.

Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counsel i n g for individuals and groups that is tailored to the Veteran(s). Utilizes virtual care technology to improve access to care. Maintains productivity standards. Maintains accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and completes patient encounters using approved systems. May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Work schedule subject to change due to the needs of the service. Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD99529S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements & Education

ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-29.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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