Registered Dietitian - PT

Registered Dietitian - PT

STGi is currently seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide services at Community Based Outpatient Clinic.

Clinic Dietitian at the VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) performs or supervises others in providing a full range of professional dietetic services in areas of program development and organization, food preparation and service, patient therapy and education and research. Clinical Dietitians perform duties in the areas of medical nutrition and education, and are responsible for clinical nutrition management, quality improvement and the nutritional phase of medical research studies.

Dietitians work closely with the clinic PACT team staff, such as physicians and nurses, to integrate the patient's nutritional care into the total treatment program. The Dietitian's contribution as a team member includes the nutritional assessment of patients and the development of nutritional care plans, nutrition interventions, and individualized nutrition education.

• Independently plans, develops, and directs all nutritional care activities for assigned Veterans, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs.
• Gathers nutritional data and evidence to diagnose nutrition-specific problems for patients. Develops and implements an individualized, specialized plan for medical nutrition therapy in accordance with the patient's medical program goals and objectives. Develops clinically significant goals that will resolve the nutrition diagnosis.
• Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcome of medical nutrition therapy interventions. Refers patient for other counseling, community, or home health services as appropriate. Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition counseling for individuals and groups.
• Manages the VA MOVE Weight Management Program and conducts group education for weight management classes. Provides individual weight management counseling for MOVE Program patients. Completes pre- and post-surgery assessment of bariatric surgery candidates.
• Serves as the nutrition expert on the interdisciplinary treatment team which includes physicians, nurses, and other allied health care professionals. Collaborates with and advises interdisciplinary health care team on nutritional recommendations, goals, and efficacy of nutrition therapy.

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software, Electronic Medical Records and computer maneuverability.
• Detail oriented and ability to multi-task.
• Retain current CPR/BLS from AHA or MTN.
• Preferred one (1) year of recent clinical nutrition practice experience.

• Bachelor's Degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university and completed a didactic program in dietetics accredited by ACEND/CADE.
• Must possess a minimum of one (1) advanced practice credential relevant to the area of practice.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) confirmed with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) required.

• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Respond to any medical emergency within the clinic.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

STGi is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.