Dietitian (Clinical)

Summary
The Harry S. Truman Veterans' Memorial Hospital is recruiting for one (1) Dietitian (Clinical). The Dietitian (Clinical) is the medical nutrition expert responsible for planning, developing and directing all nutritional care activities for assigned Veterans, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs. This position is located within the Clinical section of NFS and will be providing Clinical and HBPC (Home Based Primary Care).

Summary
The Harry S. Truman Veterans' Memorial Hospital is recruiting for one (1) Dietitian (Clinical). The Dietitian (Clinical) is the medical nutrition expert responsible for planning, developing and directing all nutritional care activities for assigned Veterans, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs. This position is located within the Clinical section of NFS and will be providing Clinical and HBPC (Home Based Primary Care).

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
02/05/2026 to 05/08/2026

Benefits & Compensation

$74,678 to - $97,087 per year

Benefits & Compensation

scale & grade
GS 11

Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Saint James, MO
1 vacancy

Remote job
No

Telework eligible
No

Travel Required
75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed
No

Appointment type
Permanent

Work Schedule

Full-time - Tuesday-Friday; 7:00AM-5:30PM

Service
Excepted

Promotion potential
11

Job family (Series)
0630 Dietitian And Nutritionist

Supervisory status
No

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test
No

Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure
No

Bargaining unit status
No

Announcement number
CBSS-12880394-26-SWH
Control number
856739000

This job is open to
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The public
U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.
Clarification from the agency
NOTE: The 2-page Resume

Requirements

does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
This OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT will remain open until May 8, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be February 19, 2026, with biweekly cut-off dates. Eligible applications received after that date may be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

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Duties
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Employees in this assignment serve as a Dietitian (Clinical) providing Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) within the Clinical Section of NFS serving as the medical nutrition expert. They are autonomous in their work in applying evidenced based nutrition practice guidelines for all patients, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs. Clinical Dietitians providing HBPC coordinate nutritional care of Veterans with other health care providers, the Veteran, the Veteran's caregiver, and the community. They interpret research and utilize whole health principles to develop patient-centered goals and improve outcomes. Clinical Dietitians providing HBPC collaborate with the Food Operations Section to enhance the Veterans' dining experience and ensure patient satisfaction.
Duties include but are not limited to:

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.

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.

• Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups that is tailored to the Veteran(