Dietitian (Clinical)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide nutritional care for Veterans through Home Based Primary Care. This role requires collaboration with health care providers and the community to ensure optimal dietary support. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications and skills to assess and improve patient outcomes effectively.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) nutritional care for Veterans.
• Collaborate with health care providers and caregivers.

Skills

Knowledge of various accrediting and regulatory requirements

Knowledge of virtual technology to provide nutrition care

Ability to deliver patient care using the NCP

Ability to apply evidence-based nutrition practices

Ability to develop patient-centered goals

Ability to collect data for performance improvement studies

Ability to collaborate with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college

Master's degree in dietetics or closely related field

Job description

The Chillicothe VAMC Nutrition and Foods Service is recruiting a Clinical Dietitian. Serve as a Dietitian (Clinical) providing Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) within the Clinical Section of NFS serving as the medical nutrition expert. Providing HBPC coordinate nutritional care of Veterans with other health care providers, the Veteran, the Veteran's caregiver, and the community.


Duties

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

Requirements

Qualifications
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.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD): Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing branch of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics formerly known as the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
  • 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.
• Grandfathering Provision: Current VHA Dietitians that qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision may not be promoted to a higher grade if they do not meet the current RDN/RD requirements.
• English Language Proficiency: Dietitian candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).

Grade Determinations: In addition to meeting the above basic qualifications, you must meet the following individual grade level requirements.

Dietitian (Clinical) (Developmental), GS-09.
Experience: Must have at least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-7),
OR
Education: Master's degree from a regionally accredited university or college in the field of dietetics or closely related field.

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.
• Ability to develop patient-centered goals.
• Ability to collect data for performance improvement studies.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders.

Dietitian (Clinical) (Full Performance Level), GS-11:
Experience: Must possess at least 1 year of experience as an RDN/RD equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09)

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. Dietitian (Clinical) providing HBPC must possess a current, valid, and unrestricted drivers license in order to operate a government owned vehicle.