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Dietitian (Clinical) Home Based Primary Care Job Overview
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). 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. Preferred Experience: Diabetic Education experience with 2-3 years of outpatient setting. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: The majority of the work is sedentary, but prolonged walking is also involved. Work is performed in a hospital setting and involves regular and recurring exposure to contagious disease and to various hazards from food processing equipment. This position also has a traveling for more than 50 percent of the time.