Dietitian (Clinical)

This position is located at the Central Alabama VA Medical Center - Montgomery. Employees in this assignment serve i n a Dietitian (Clinical) full performance level position in the Clinical Section of Nutrition and Food Service, serving as the medical nutrition expert. This position will provide 80% of support to veterans in the MOVE! Program and 20% support to the mental health unit.

Clinical Dietitians collaborate with the Food Operations Section to enhance the Veterans' dining experience and ensure patient satisfaction. Duties include: Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (N CP), 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 M N T interventions. Modifies the pl an as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes. Calculates nutrient requirements and necessary d i et restrictions or food and drug interactions tailoring the d i et prescription to each individual patient. Documents M N T i n the medical record using the assessment, Diagnosis, intervention, Mon i tori ng, Evaluation (ADIME) format. Functions independently and accurately when recordkeeping. Identifies patients in need of nutritional support and recommends the appropriate mode of support and communicates appropriately with the health care team. Actively parti ci pates i n formal and i n formal interdisciplinary team meetings. Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counsel i n g for individuals and groups that is tailored to the Veteran(s). Utilizes virtual care technology to improve access to care. Maintains productivity standards. Maintains accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and completes patient encounters using approved systems. May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Work schedule subject to change due to the needs of the service. Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD99529S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's 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 1-year or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In 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.