Impactful Clinical Dietitian - GI & Cardiology Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Dietitian (Clinical) to provide nutrition expertise within the Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) section.

Responsibilities include conducting nutrition assessments, implementing Medical Nutrition Therapy, and collaborating with care teams to improve patient outcomes and dining experience. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, NCP use, and potential leadership in group classes and outpatient counseling, with telehealth options and

Qualifications

• Citizenship: US
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (CDR) or equivalent/eligible
• Temporary appointments possible for non-credentialed Dietitians with subsequent credentialing
• Bachelor's or higher degree from US regionally accredited college or foreign equivalent
• ACEND-accredited program and eligibility to take CDR exam
• Foreign qualifications evaluated to ACEND standards
• Experience preferred: bariatric/clinical outpatient counseling; group classes leadership

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the NCP
• Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
• Monitors and evaluates patient outcomes and adjusts plans
• Documents care using approved systems
• Collaborates with Food Operations to enhance dining and patient satisfaction
• Lead and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to individuals and groups
• Utilize virtual care technology to improve access to care

Skills

Evidence-based practice

NCP methods

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Virtual care delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

NCP documentation system

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Dietitian (Clinical) to provide nutrition expertise within the Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) section.

Responsibilities include conducting nutrition assessments, implementing Medical Nutrition Therapy, and collaborating with care teams to improve patient outcomes and dining experience. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, NCP use, and potential leadership in group classes and outpatient counseling, with telehealth options and