Dietitian (Clinical)

The Phoenix VA Health Care System is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to support the teleMOVE weight-management program. This position delivers comprehensive virtual nutrition care, coordinates with interdisciplinary providers and caregivers, and applies expertise across a wide range of medical conditions. The Dietitian conducts detailed assessments, identifies nutrition diagnoses, and develops evidence-based interventions to support Veteran health goals.

Basic Requirements :

• United States Citizenship : Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• 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).
  • Exception for GS-07 and GS-09 Only: Dietitians who do not possess the RDN/RD credential. Non-credentialed Dietitians who otherwise meet the basic qualification requirements and have fulfilled the requirements below, but do not possess the RDN credential, may be given a full-time temporary appointment not to exceed one year under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405(c)(2). May only be appointed at the GS-07 or GS-09 level and may not be promoted/converted until they obtain their RDN credential.
    • Non-credentialed Dietitians must have fulfilled each of the following:
      • Earned a bachelor's or higher degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent. 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. ~ AND~
      • 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 are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory .

Current VHA Dietitians that qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision may not be promoted to a higher grade if they do not meet the current RDN/RD requirements.

GS-07 Dietitian (Clinical) Grade Determination :

1. Experience or Education . None beyond the basic requirements.

GS-09 Dietitian (Clinical) Grade Determination:

1. Experience ( must be clearly annotated on your resume) . At least one year of Dietitian(Clinical) experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) . OR
2. Education . Master's degree from a regionally accredited university or college.
3. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities ( must be clearly annotated on your resume) . In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
4. Knowledge of various accrediting and regulatory requirements.
5. Knowledge of virtual technology to provide nutrition care.
6. Ability to deliver patient care using the NCP (e.g., assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation).
7. Ability to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes.
8. Ability to develop patient-centered goals.
9. Ability to collect data for performance improvement studies.
10. Ability to collaborate with stakeholders.

GS-11 Dietitian (Clinical) Grade Determination:
1. Experience ( must be clearly annotated on your resume) . At least one year of Dietitian (Clinical) experience as an RDN equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-09) .
2. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities ( must be clearly annotated on your resume) . In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
3. Skill in delivering patient care using the NCP (e.g., assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation).
4. Skill in interpreting research to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes.
5. Skill in developing patient-centered goals.
6. Skill in analyzing data for performance improvement studies.
7. Skill in collaborating with stakeholders.
8. Ability to comply with various accrediting, regulatory and agency authorities.


Preferred Experience: Experience working as a Dietitian with teleMOVE or other tele-nutrition modalities.

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Physical Requirements: 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.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory .