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Dietitian Clinical Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration VA North Texas Health Care System VANTHCS Apply Print Share Save
Summary
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Summary
Clinical Dietitians coordinate nutritional care of Veterans with other health care providers, the Veteran, the Veterans caregiver, and the community. They interpret research and utilize whole health principles to develop patient-centered goals and improve outcomes. Clinical Dietitians collaborate with the Food Operations Section to enhance the Veterans dining experience and ensure patient satisfaction.
Overview
Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 01092026 to 07312026 Salary54857 to - 105547 per year Pay scale & gradeGS 7 - 11 Location1 vacancy in the following location Dallas TX 1 vacancy Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential11 Job family Series 0630 Dietitian And Nutritionist Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NSLow Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number CAZM-12862170-26-GLP Control number 853896200
Help
Accepting applications Open & closing dates 01092026 to 07312026 Salary54857 to - 105547 per year Pay scale & gradeGS 7 - 11 Location1 vacancy in the following location Dallas TX 1 vacancy Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential11 Job family Series 0630 Dietitian And Nutritionist Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NSLow Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number CAZM-12862170-26-GLP Control number 853896200
Duties
GS-07 Conducts nutrition assessments for patients with lower acuity using the Nutritional Care Process NCP, including nutrition focused physical examinations to establish a nutrition diagnosis and determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition. Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy MNT to address the nutrition diagnosis, evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of MNT interventions. Modifies the plan as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes. Documents MNT in the medical record using the Assessment Diagnosis Intervention Monitoring Evaluation ADIME format. Calculates nutrient requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and drug interactions. Identifies patients in need of nutritional support and recommends the appropriate mode of support, communicating appropriately with the health care team. Actively participates in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings. Completes care plans Minimum Data Set MOS within established time frames. Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups that is tailored to the Veterans. Maintains productivity standards.
GS-09 Conducts 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. Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy MNT to address the nutrition diagnosis, evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of MNT interventions. Modifies the plan as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes. Documents MNT in the medical record using the Assessment Diagnosis Intervention Monitoring Evaluation ADIME format. Calculates nutrition requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and drug interactions, tailoring the diet prescription to each individual patient. Identifies patients in need of nutritional support and recommends the appropriate mode of support and communicates appropriately with the health care team. Actively participates in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings. Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups that is tailored to the Veterans. Maintains accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and complete patient encounters using approved systems.
GS-11 Conducts 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. Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy MNT to address the nutrition diagnosis, evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of MNT interventions. Modifies the plan as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes. Calculates nutrient requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and drug interactions, tailoring the diet prescription to each individual patient. Documents MNT in the medical record using the Assessment Diagnosis Intervention Monitoring Evaluation ADIME format. Functions independently and accurately when record keeping. Identifies patients in need of nutritional support and recommends the appropriate mode of support and communicates appropriately with the health care team. Actively participates in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings. Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups that is tailored to the Veterans. Utilizes virtual care technology to improve access to care. Maintains productivity standards.
Requirements
Help Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12311959. 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 forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Effective May 7, 2025, drivers licenses or state-issued dentification 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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application resume C.V. and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps and other organizations e.g. professional philanthropic religions spiritual community student social. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate e.g. on resume or during interview or hiring process gain additional knowledge regarding a candidates abilities and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA career development services for our existing Veterans and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.