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Summary The Dietitian (Clinical) will be involved in the professional practice of dietetics in accordance with the guidance set for in the Nutrition and Food Service directives, policies, and procedures, and VA regulations governing the practice of dietetics. The Dietitian (Clinical) may be scheduled and assigned to any nutrition practice area, and must possess the required knowledge and skills to perform the required functions. Located at the Perry Point VA Medical Center in Perry Point, MD. Responsibilities Major Duties: Independently responsible for all phases of assessment, planning, intervention education and evaluation using the Nutrition care process (NCP). Assesses nutritional status, reviews and interprets pertinent diagnostic and treatment data, and develops implements, and monitors the nutritional care plan. Reviews and calculates modified diets to meet the special dietary needs of those patients requiring nutritional intervention. In the medical records, will accurately document the nutritional status, nutrient intake, nutritional education, and other pertinent data. Recognized as the nutrition expert and participates as part of the Interdisciplinary treatment team within each outpatient clinic and inpatient clinic when needed. Assesses educational need of mainly outpatient population, with inpatient coverage as part of the weekend rotation. Provides nutrition counseling for individuals and groups and schedules both new and follow-up clinical outpatient visits. Work Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:30pm. On-Call and rotating weekends availability required. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD99629, PD99630, and PD99631 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification 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. Complete all application requirements detailed in the