Summary
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.
Duties
This position is for a full-time Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) Dietitian serving Veterans in the Dublin and Milledgeville areas. The role includes conducting home visits, completing comprehensive nutrition assessments upon a Veteran's admission to the HBPC program, and providing education and counseling to Veterans and their caregivers on individualized nutrition plans. Key responsibilities include identifying and addressing significant drug-nutrient interactions, assessing the ability of Veterans and caregivers to prepare recommended meals or enteral feeds, and recognizing food insecurity concerns. The Dietitian will work collaboratively with the HBPC team-including Registered Dietitians, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, and Social Workers-to coordinate assessments and plan appropriate interventions. GS-07 Dietitian (Clinical) - Entry-Level Developmental Conducts nutrition assessments for lower acuity patients using the Nutritional Care Process. Develops, implements, and monitors MNT, modifying plans as necessary for patient outcomes. Calculates nutrient requirements and addresses diet restrictions or food-drug interactions. Identifies patients needing nutritional support and communicates with healthcare teams. Documents care using the ADIME format and completes required care plans within set timeframes. Provides basic nutrition education and counseling tailored to the Veterans. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and maintains productivity standards. Collaborates with Food Operations to support patient dining satisfaction. GS-09 Dietitian (Clinical) - Developmental Level Conducts nutrition assessments and nutrition-focused physical exams to diagnose malnutrition risks. Develops, implements, monitors, and adjusts MNT for patient-specific needs. Coordinates with healthcare teams to identify and recommend nutritional support strategies. Documents MNT using the ADIME format and maintains accurate clinical records. Provides tailored nutrition education to individuals and groups. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care. Collaborates with Food Operations to enhance the Veterans' dining experience. Maintains productivity standards and completes patient encounters using approved systems. GS-11 Dietitian (Clinical) - Full Performance Level 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 record keeping. Identifies patients in need of nutritional support and recommends the appropriate mode of support and communicates appropriately with the health care 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 and performs additional duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm or 8:00am - 4:30pm, occasional Weekend coverage Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD99500S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator [email protected], for questions/assistance. Learn more
Requirements
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.
Education
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
How you will be evaluated
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. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.