Outpatient Clinical Dietitian (RDN) – Whole-Health Focus

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs Augusta Health Care System seeks a Clinical Dietitian to deliver nutrition therapy in the outpatient setting, supporting veterans’ care with patient-centered goals and whole health principles.

The role may cross-cover other areas as needed and requires RD/RDN credentials, ACEND education standards, and experience applying evidence-based nutrition care to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) – must be registered with CDR.
• Bachelor's degree or higher; if non-credentialed, must meet ACEND standards.
• ACEND accredited experiential or supervised practice program required.
• Current VHA Dietitians under Grandfathering Provision may not be promoted without meeting current requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition therapy primarily in outpatient settings for veterans.
• Cross-cover in other areas as needed.
• Interpret research and apply whole health principles to develop patient-centered goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

NCP knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Interprofessional collaboration

Nutrition therapy

Education

Master's degree in Dietetics

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs Augusta Health Care System seeks a Clinical Dietitian to deliver nutrition therapy in the outpatient setting, supporting veterans’ care with patient-centered goals and whole health principles.

The role may cross-cover other areas as needed and requires RD/RDN credentials, ACEND education standards, and experience applying evidence-based nutrition care to improve outcomes.