Dietitian (Clinical)

** This JOA closing date has been amended to close 9/18/2026**

This is an external announcement open to all US citizens. Veterans Preference applies to all applicants. Current permanent VA/Federal employees may apply under announcement CBTC--26-DRD to receive internal consideration.

NOTE: This is a INTERMITTENT appointment. A part-time or intermittent employee may not be scheduled for employment which will exceed 1820 hours or seven-eighths of full-time employment during a service year.

The Dietitian (Clinical) assignment serves in a position within the Clinical Section of Nutrition & Food Service (NFS) serving as the medical nutrition expert.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP) including nutrition focused physical examinations to establish a nutrition diagnosis and determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition
• Developing and implementing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of MNT interventions- modifying the plan as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes
• Calculating nutrient requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and drug interactions tailoring the diet prescription to each individual patient
• Documenting MNT in the medical record using the Assessment Diagnosis Intervention Monitoring Evaluation (ADIME) format
• Functioning independently and accurately when record keeping
• Identifying patients in need of nutritional support and recommending the appropriate mode of support and communicating appropriately with the health care team
• Actively participating in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings
• Maintaining accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and completing patient encounters using approved systems
• Ensuring continuous improvement of safe and quality care of Veterans
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Work Schedule: Intermittent - Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm: Weekdays up to 70 hours per pay period
(Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).
Pay: Competitive salary annual performance bonus regular salary increases
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a one-year or two-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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