Dietitian
The Clinical Dietitian is the medical nutrition expert responsible for independently planning, developing and directing all nutritional care activities for assigned clients, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs.
He/she supports the facility's mission and coordinates nutritional care with other health care providers, the client, the client's family and the community.
The increasing complexity and specialization in nutrition requires that the clinical dietitian have expertise in a wide range of disease entities, treatment modalities and drug/nutrient interactions.
Incumbent is responsible for nutritional care and education of Veterans enrolled in the Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) program; counsels patients and their family members on an individual or group basis/ assesses and documents patients understanding and adherence; and determines need for follow-up counseling.
The dietitian may be scheduled and assigned to any nutrition practice area.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Position will be 20 hours per week.
Actual schedule will be arranged with supervisor.
Functional Statement Title:
Home Based Primary Care Registered Dietitian Recruitment or Relocation Incentives are not authorized.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
He/she supports the facility's mission and coordinates nutritional care with other health care providers, the client, the client's family and the community.
The increasing complexity and specialization in nutrition requires that the clinical dietitian have expertise in a wide range of disease entities, treatment modalities and drug/nutrient interactions.
Incumbent is responsible for nutritional care and education of Veterans enrolled in the Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) program; counsels patients and their family members on an individual or group basis/ assesses and documents patients understanding and adherence; and determines need for follow-up counseling.
The dietitian may be scheduled and assigned to any nutrition practice area.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Position will be 20 hours per week.
Actual schedule will be arranged with supervisor.
Functional Statement Title:
Home Based Primary Care Registered Dietitian Recruitment or Relocation Incentives are not authorized.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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