Clinical Dietitian at Alexandria

JOB SUMMARY:

Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 903579

The Alexandria VA Health Care System is located in the Heart of Louisiana.  Alexandria is quickly emerging as one of the nations best places to start a business, raise a family, and explore the great outdoors. New Orleans is the home of the Saints Pro Football team and the Pelicans Pro Basketball team.”  It is a national leader in new and expanded business development and was recently named one of the twenty best cities in the country to find a job. National Geographic Traveler ranks Alexandria as one of Americas top ten "wilderness towns" because of its incredible access to the one of the countrys most beautiful and expansive national forests. OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincolns promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are Americas Veterans.  

Note:  The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11.

 

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.  The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

 

NOTE:  The grade will be determined by the Professional Standards Board (PSB) and is commensurate with experience and education.

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.

 

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass pre-employment examination
• Background and-or Security Investigation required
• Must be a United States Citizen

DUTIES:Back to top

The Clinical Dietitian will be involved in the professional practices of dietetics in accordance with the guidance set forth in Nutrition and Food Service policies and procedures and VA regulations governing the practice of dietetics.  The Clinical Dietitian may be scheduled and assigned to any nutrition practice area, and must possess the required knowledge and skills in order to perform the assigned duties.  This position is located at the Alexandria VA Health Care System, in Pineville, Louisiana.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

Dietitians must be proficient in spoken and written English Language is required for direct patient care positions. (P.L. 95-201).

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:  The VA has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy.  All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalaysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.  Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with the VA for a period of six months.  This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7 (d) of Executive Order 12564.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 

a.  Citizenship.  Citizen of the United States.  (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.) 

b.  Education.  The individual must have earned a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university, and fulfilled each of the following criteria: 

 (1)  Completed a didactic program in dietetics accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE). 

 (2)  Completed a CADE accredited supervised practice program. 

 (3)  Passed a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing branch of the American Dietetic Association (ADA). 

 c.  Registration

 (1)  All applicants must be registered with the CDR. 

 (2)  Non-registered applicants who otherwise meet the minimum requirements in the basic qualification standard may be appointed as a graduate dietitian under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405 (a) (1) (D).  Failure to obtain CDR registration during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment.  This may result in termination of employment.  

Quality of Experience.  Experience is only creditable if it is post-registration experience as a registered dietitian directly related to the position to be filled, i.e., the clinical dietitian must have relevant clinical nutrition healthcare experience; the food service system dietitian must have relevant food service system management experience.  Qualifying experience must also be at a level comparable to dietetic experience at the next lower level.

GRADE DETERMINATIONS:  Experience or Education.  At least 1 year of experience at the next lower level that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level, or education equivalent to 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education, or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited university or college in the field of dietetics or closely related field. 

References: VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G20, Dietitian Qualification Standard.

TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED: Copy of your college transcripts.

PLEASE NOTE:  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.)  Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.  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.

Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary. However, the work may require some physical efforts such as lifting, carrying, and handling patient folders, binders and handbooks. Require walking to other buildings on the Health Care System grounds.

Veterans Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.

Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.  For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified.  Please follow all instructions carefully.  Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

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Country: USA, State: Louisiana, City: Alexandria, Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Agency Wide.