Dietitian (Clinical)

Summary
This Clinical Dietitian position is located in the Nutrition and Food Service at the Robert J. Dole VAMC.

Summary
This Clinical Dietitian position is located in the Nutrition and Food Service at the Robert J. Dole VAMC.

Overview
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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
02/02/2026 to 02/09/2026

Benefits & Compensation

$88,956 to - $115,649 per year

Benefits & Compensation

scale & grade
GS 11

Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Wichita, KS
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 potential
None

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-12874816-26-BS
Control number
856271000

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 is an external announcement. Robert J. Dole VAMC Facility employees with status must apply under the internal announcement CBSS-12874817-26-BS. All applicants applying under this external announcement will be subject to Veteran's Preference.

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Duties
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This position will be involved in the professional practice of dietetics in accordance with the guidance set forth in NFS directives, policies and procedures, and VA regulations governing the practice of dietetics. The clinical dietitian may be scheduled and assigned to any nutrition practice area.
Major Duties and

Key Responsibilities

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.

• Documents MNT in the medical record using the Assessment, Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring, Evaluation (ADIME) format.

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 Veteran(s).

• Planning, developing, and directing all nutritional care activities for assigned Veterans, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Functional Statement #: PD99529S

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

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Conditions of employment
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 proc