Dietitian; Clinical - MOVE Weight Management Program

Summary

This is a Dietitian position with the Jackson VA Medical Center's MOVE! Weight Management Program—serving as a subject matter expert in Nutrition. The Dietitian will assist in developing programming in weight management, facilitate group education, and provide 1:1 weight management—nutrition counseling—clinical assessment—Healthy Teaching Kitchen demos—Bariatric Support Groups—Weight Management in Advanced Age—and Weight Maintenance Support to help skill building and self‑management.

• United States Citizenship:
  Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy.
• English Language Proficiency:
  Dietitian candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C.
• 7403(f)
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD):
  Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)—the credentialing branch of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics formerly known as the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
• Grade determinations:
  Your experience must be evident in your resume.
• Dietitian (Clinical)—GS‑11 (Full Performance Level) (1) experience:
  At least one year of experience as an RDN equivalent to the next lower grade.
• AND—(2) In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs in their resume:
  • (a) Skill in delivering patient care using the NCP (e.g., assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation).
  • (b) Skill in interpreting research to apply evidence‑based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes.
  • (c) Skill in developing patient‑centered goals.
  • (d) Skill in analyzing data for performance improvement studies.
  • (e) Skill in collaborating with stakeholders.
  • (f) Ability to comply with various accrediting—regulatory and agency authorities.
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• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS‑11.
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS‑11.
• Physical requirements:
  
  Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation—see Duties section for essential job duties of the position.
• May require standing, lifting, carrying, sitting, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as a condition of employment.
• Work environment:
  Work is performed in an office/clinic setting with minimal risks that requires normal safety precautions.
• The area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.
• However, the work environment requires someone with the ability to handle several tasks at once in sometimes stressful situations.

• Total Rewards of an Allied Health Professional—this is an open continuous announcement.
• Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.
• Applications will remain on file until March 6, 2026—or until an applicant is selected. Current permanent VA employees and federal employees from other federal agencies should apply under CBST‑‑26‑SC. The Dietitian (Clinical) will be involved in the professional practice of dietetics in accordance with the guidance set forth in Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) directives, policies and procedures, and VA regulations governing the practice of dietetics.
• Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Conducts a comprehensive nutrition assessment utilizing the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) for assigned patients.
  • Develops and implements an individualized plan for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) in accordance with the patient's medical program goals and objectives.
  • Performs a Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) during assessments to determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition.
  • Calculates nutrient requirements (calories, protein, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, electrolytes and fluids) and necessary diet restrictions or food/drug interactions.
  • Evaluates patterns and relationships among data obtained and possible root causes for nutrition…