Dietitian (Clinical)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System is hiring a Clinical Dietitian for Home Based Primary Care (HBPC). They serve as medical nutrition experts, applying evidence-based guidelines to complex patients, and coordinate care with providers, Veterans, caregivers, and community resources. This position is based in Casa Grande, Arizona and provides nutrition care in the homes of Veterans for the Casa Grande and Yuma HBPC teams. Include but are not limited to the following: 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 recordkeeping. Identifies patients in need of nutritional support and recommends the appropriate mode of support, communicating appropriately with the healthcare 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 Veteran(s). Utilizes virtual care technology to improve access to care. Maintains productivity standards. Maintains accurate recordkeeping of daily clinical activities and completes patient encounters using approved systems. Ensures continuous improvement of safe and quality care for Veterans. Leads activities in the implementation of new initiatives, using data in the development of measures, data evaluation, and initiation of corrective actions. Complies with The Joint Commission requirements and other accrediting agency standards to ensure safe and quality patient care. Collaborates with the Food Operations Section and department leadership to enhance Veterans' dining experience, support patient satisfaction, and serve as a liaison between clinical units and the Food Operations Section. May perform other related duties as assigned appropriate for this grade and assignment. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Compressed/Flexible: This position does not have a compress schedule. Telework: Position is approved Ad-Hoc Telework. This is determined by the Service Manager Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: This position is authorized for a relocation/recruitment incentive. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Aphichaya (Benz) Sardi, @ Aphichaya.Sardi@va.gov the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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.