Dietitian (Clinical)

Summary
The Clinical Dietitian is the medical nutrition expert responsible for independently planning, developing and directing all nutritional care activities for Nutrition and Food Service by applying evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines for all patients, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs. The incumbent supports the facility's mission and coordinates nutritional care with other health care providers, the Veteran, the Veteran's family and the community.

Summary
The Clinical Dietitian is the medical nutrition expert responsible for independently planning, developing and directing all nutritional care activities for Nutrition and Food Service by applying evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines for all patients, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs. The incumbent supports the facility's mission and coordinates nutritional care with other health care providers, the Veteran, the Veteran's family and the community.

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
01/28/2026 to 02/06/2026

Benefits & Compensation

$50,460 to - $97,087 per year

Benefits & Compensation

scale & grade
GS 7 - 11

Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Prescott, AZ
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
11

Job family (Series)
0630 Dietitian And Nutritionist

Supervisory status
No

Security clearance
Other

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
CBSX-12873362-26-JC
Control number
855665400

This job is open to
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U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.
Clarification from the agency
This announcement is open to all U. S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. If you are a current permanent Federal employee and/or current or past Health Profession Trainee (HPT), please apply to CBSX-12873361-26-JC linked below.

NOTE: The 2-page Resume

Requirements

does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

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Duties
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The Clinical Dietitian is involved in the professional practice of dietetics in accordance with the guidance set forth in Nutrition and Food Service policies and procedures, authorized scope of practice/clinical privileges and VA regulations governing the practice of dietetics. The duties of the Clinical Dietitian may 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. 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

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