Dietitian; Clinical

Summary

Clinical Dietitians coordinate nutritional care of Veterans to enhance the Veterans' dining experience. This position is eligible for 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. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 01/29/2026.

• 1
• United States Citizenship
• Be a citizen of the United States (U.S.)
• Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C.
• 7407(a)
• 2
• Registration
• All applicants must hold the Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Exceptions:
  Non-credentialed Dietitians who meet the basic qualification requirements and have fulfilled the requirements below - but do not possess the RDN credential - may be given a temporary full-time appointment not to exceed one year under the authority of 38 U.S.C.
• 7405(c)(2) and must have fulfilled each of the following:
  Earned a bachelor's or higher degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college - university or foreign equivalent
• Completed an ACEND accredited experiential or supervised practice program and provide a verification statement from the program director that conveys eligibility to take the CDR registration exam as a prospective RDN
• A list of ACEND accredited programs is located on the ACEND® website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory Foreign Education
• To be creditable - college and/or university degrees earned outside the U.S and its territories must be evaluated by ACEND® and meet ACEND®'s International Dietitian Education standards which are designed to provide graduates with the knowledge and competencies to sit for the CDR credentialing exam
• Non-credentialed Dietitians may only be appointed at the GS-07 or GS-09 grade level and may not be promoted/converted until they obtain their RDN credential
• 3.English Language Proficiency
• Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C.
• 7403(f)
• 4
• Grandfathering Provision
• Employees in VHA in this occupation - under a permanent - appropriate and legal placement effective October 14 - 2022 - are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade and/or assignment held - including positive education and registration/certification - where applicable
• GRADE DETERMINATION GS-9 1
• Experience
• At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level - OR Education
• Master's degree - from a regionally accredited university or college - that is related to nutrition
• 2
• Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSA)
• In addition to the experience or education above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
  Knowledge of various accrediting and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of virtual technology to provide nutrition care
• Ability to deliver patient care using the NCP (e.g.
  
  - assessment - diagnosis - intervention - monitoring and evaluation)
• Ability to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes
• Ability to develop patient-centered goals
• Ability to collect data for performance improvement studies
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders
• GRADE DETERMINATION GS-11 1
• Experience
• At least one year of experience as an RDN equivalent to the next lower grade
• 2
• Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSA)
• In addition to the experience or education above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
  Skill in delivering patient care using the NCP (e.g.
  
  - assessment - diagnosis - intervention - monitoring and evaluation)
• Skill in interpreting research to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes
• Skill in developing patient-centered goals
• Skill in analyzing data for performance improvement studies
• Skill in collaborating with stakeholders
• Ability to comply with various accrediting - regulatory and agency authorities
• Reference: VA Handbook 5005/154 - Part II Appendix G20 - Dietitian - Qualification Standard dated October 14 - 2022
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• Physical Requirements:
  
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  The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment
• A pre-placement physical examination is not required
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-9 to GS-11.

• This position involves a multi-grade career ladder
• The major duties listed below represent the full…