Dietitian (Clinical)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP Education Debt Reduction Program

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Dietitian (Clinical) to provide nutrition care using the NCP and implement evidence-based nutrition practices for patient outcomes.

Roles span GS-07/09/11 with varying experience and education requirements, including possible grandfathering under VA standards. Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with program details managed by VA Education Loan Repayment Services.

Qualifications

• Dietitians must meet basic requirements including US citizenship and English proficiency.
• For non-credentialed Dietitians, a US bachelor's degree and ACEND‑accredited program verification are required.
• May qualify under Grandfathering Provision per VA Qualification Standards.
• GS-07 requires nothing beyond basic requirements.
• GS-09 requires 1 year of experience or a Master's degree plus KSAs.
• GS-11 requires RDN experience and KSAs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP).
• Apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes.
• Develop patient-centered goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Collect data for performance improvement studies.
• Comply with accrediting, regulatory, and agency authorities.

Skills

NCP delivery

Evidence-based nutrition

KSA collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Data for performance

ACEND regulatory knowledge

Education

Master's degree (preferred)

Bachelor's degree (US or foreign)

Job description

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements

United States Citizenship

Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

English Language Proficiency

Dietitian candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).

Registration-(Submit if Applicable)

• Exception for GS-07 and GS-09 Only: Dietitians who do not possess the RDN/RD credential. Non-credentialed Dietitians who otherwise meet the basic qualification requirements and have fulfilled the requirements below, but do not possess the RDN credential, may be given a full-time temporary appointment not to exceed one year under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405(c)(2). May only be appointed at the GS-07 or GS-09 level and may not be promoted/converted until they obtain their RDN credential.
  • Non-credentialed Dietitians must have fulfilled each of the following:
    • Earned a bachelor's or higher degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent. Foreign Education: To be creditable, college and/or university degrees earned outside the U.S and its territories must be evaluated by ACEND and meet ACEND's International Dietitian Education standards which are designed to provide graduates with the knowledge and competencies to sit for the CDR credentialing exam. ~AND~
    • Completed an ACEND accredited experiential or supervised practice program and provide a verification statement from the program director that conveys eligibility to take the CDR registration exam as a prospective RDN. A list of ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory.-(Transcripts and Documentation Submitted)

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations

Dietitian (Clinical) GS-07- (Entry Level)

• Experience or Education. None beyond the basic requirements.

Dietitian (Clinical) GS-09- (Developmental Level)

• Experience. At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. OR
• Education-Transcripts Submitted. Master's degree from a regionally accredited university or college.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
  • Knowledge of various accrediting and regulatory requirements.
  • Knowledge of virtual technology to provide nutrition care.
  • Ability to deliver patient care using the NCP (e.g., assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation).
  • Ability to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes.(e)Ability to develop patient-centered goals.
  • Ability to collect data for performance improvement studies.
  • Ability to collaborate with stakeholders.

Dietitian (Clinical) GS-11- (Full Performance Level)

• Experience. At least one year of experience as an RDN equivalent to the next lower grade.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
  • Skill in delivering patient care using the NCP (e.g., assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation).
  • Skill in interpreting research to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes.
  • Skill in developing patient-centered goals.
  • Skill in analyzing data for performance improvement studies.
  • Skill in collaborating with stakeholders.
  • Ability to comply with various accrediting, regulatory and agency authorities.

Reference

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements

The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.