Dietitian (Clinical)-Amended

Veterans Health Administration; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Miami, FL is seeking a Dietitian (GS-11, Clinical) to provide patient-centered nutrition care using the Nutrition Care Process and evidence-based guidelines within a VA healthcare setting.

Qualification includes the RDN credential, US citizenship, English proficiency; experience with virtual care and collaboration with food service to improve patient dining experiences. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• English language proficiency required for communication and documentation.
• Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as an RDN is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP).
• Apply evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines to develop patient-centered goals and improve outcomes.
• Utilize virtual care to increase access to nutrition services.
• Maintain accurate records of daily clinical activities and patient encounters in approved systems.
• Collaborate with the Food Service Section to enhance patients' dining experience.

Skills

NCP Care

Evidence-based practice

Patient-centered goals

Data for improvement

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

RDN credential (CDR)

Job description

9/15/2026: This job opportunity Announcement has been updated to reflect the position is NOT eligible for participation in the Education Debt Repayment Program (EDRP). The work schedule (Intermittent) is not eligible to receive EDRP. To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement.

Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements

All applicants must meet the following basic qualifications.

• United States Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen.
• English Language Proficiency. Dietitian candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).
• Registration. All applicants must hold the RDN credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Grade Determinations

In addition to the basic requirements above, all applicants must also meet one of the following grade requirements for a specific grade level.

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

Experience. At least one year of experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist/Registered Dietitian (RDN/RD) equivalent to the GS-09 grade level. Examples of experience include, but is not limited to work in which you: conduct nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP); develop skills in applying evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines, interpreting research and utilizing whole health principles to develop patient-centered goals and improve outcomes; utilize virtual care technology to improve access to care; maintain accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and patient encounters using approved systems; collaborate with the Food Service Section to enhance the patients' dining experience, support patient satisfaction and serve as a liaison between clinical units and the food service section; etc.

In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Skill in delivering patient care using the Nutrition Care Process (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

While we no longer require essay-style responses to our KSAs, you must be able to demonstrate that you possess the KSAs that are necessary to successfully perform the work of the position. Please ensure your resume/CV/application contains sufficient information to support the level of experience/education/training you possess; otherwise, we will not be able to award you credit for the experience/education/training you claim.

Preferred Experience

These preferences are highly desired but are not required:

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in clinical outpatient and inpatient settings to include nutritional management of chronically ill patients in nursing homes/rehabilitation centers or hospitals

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11.

Reference

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

Physical Requirements

Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation as required by VA Handbook 5019. This evaluation is administered by VA Occupational Health.