Dietitian

Summary

The purpose of this position is to plan and implement a comprehensive specialized nutrition and dietetic plan for inpatient and outpatients, providing preventative and therapeutic nutrition services for overall healthcare. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Duties

Collaborates with the team members of the patient care team to ensure coordination with the overall care plan. Prepares nutrition care plans for each patient/family with short-term and long-term goals that are mutually developed and adopted. Reviews medical record to identify risk factors and medical history. Evaluates patient information/data in order to identify their needs for specific interventions, services and education programs. Provides counseling that is evidence based and patient focused and specifically relevant to the expressed needs of the patient Plans appropriate nutrition therapy for the prevention of diseases and for treatment of a variety of disease states. Educates the patient on appropriate culturally appropriate nutrition therapy. Develops, coordinates, and evaluates nutrition materials and for clinic patients. Participates in ongoing monthly reports and performance improvement activities based on the service units established criteria and guidelines.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Individual Occupational Requirements Applicants must meet one of the following requirements for all grade levels: Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in the fields of dietetics, food, nutrition, food service management, institution management, or related science. The educational program must have been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics(external link) (ACEND), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. For dietitian positions, the curriculum must have been in accordance with the qualifying requirements established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)(external link) (formerly American Dietetic Association(external link) (ADA) prior to January 1, 2012) in effect at the time of graduation. OR Completion of a coordinated undergraduate program, internship, or other clinical component approved by AND (formerly ADA) for dietitians or nutritionists. OR Professional registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. Selective Placement Factor: Applicants who do not meet this selective placement factor will not receive further consideration. Applicants must possess and maintain current registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Proof of current registration must be submitted with the application. Proof of current RD/RDN registration is required with your application, as specified above. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Obtaining and analyzing data, developing dietary plans, and instructing patients. Preparing nutrition care plans for each patient/family. Providing counseling, assessing nutritional habits, planning nutrition therapy for prevention of disease, communicating effectively, participating in ongoing monthly reports. Assisting with planning, developing, implementation and evaluation of nutrition related programs. Documenting detailed nutrition care plans and recommendations for nutrition intervention. OR GS09: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. OR A combination of successfully completed graduate education and specialized experience described above that together meets the qualification requirements for GS-09. Only graduate education beyond the first full year of graduate study may be combined with specialized experience. The combined percentages of qualifying education and experience must equal at least 100 percent. GS11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Developing plans, identifying needs and coordinating activities with the care team to provide advice, teaching and consultation. Researching and analyzing information, unusual circumstances, issues, and conditions of patients. Providing consultation, in-service training and nutrition/diet counseling to the care team and patients. Monitoring and evaluating total activities of the nutrition and dietetics program for performance improvement. Working independently to carry out assignments, resolving problems, coordinating the work with others, keeping supervisor informed of concerns. Conducting in service training programs for clinical care coordinators. Educating patients on appropriate nutrition therapy. OR GS11: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR A combination of successfully completed graduate education and specialized experience described above that together meets the qualification requirements for GS-11. Only graduate education beyond the first two full years of graduate study may be combined with specialized experience. The combined percentages of qualifying education and experience must equal at least 100 percent. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements by the respective cutoff day of rating to be eligible for consideration.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.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/.