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A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.
$79,276 / year median in New York
+16% projected growth
Job Description
- PRN STG International United States, York, Watertown 1222 Arsenal Street (Show on map) Jul 15, 2026 Dietitian
- PRN LinkedIn Twitter Email Message Share Category Current Openings
- Healthcare Job Location 1222 Arsenal Street, Watertown, York Tracking Code 15693 Position Type PRN STGi is currently seeking a Dietitian to provide services at our Community Based Outpatient Clinic.
JOB SUMMARY
Clinic Dietitian at the VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) performs or supervises others in providing a full range of professional dietetic services in areas of program development and organization, food preparation and service, patient therapy and education and research. Clinical Dietitians perform duties in the areas of medical nutrition and education, and are responsible for clinical nutrition management, quality improvement and the nutritional phase of medical research studies. Dietitians work closely with the clinic PACT team staff, such as physicians and nurses, to integrate the patient's nutritional care into the total treatment program. The Dietitian's contribution as a team member includes the nutritional assessment of patients and the development of nutritional care plans, nutrition interventions, and individualized nutrition education.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Independently plans, develops, and directs all nutritional care activities for assigned Veterans, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs. Supports the facility's mission and coordinates nutritional care with other health care providers, the Veteran, the Veteran's family and the community.
- Gathers nutritional data and evidence to diagnose nutrition-specific problems for patients. Develops and implements an individualized, specialized plan for medical nutrition therapy in accordance with the patient's medical program goals and objectives. Develops clinically significant goals that will resolve the nutrition diagnosis.
- Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcome of medical nutrition therapy interventions.
- Manages the VA MOVE Weight Management Program and conducts group education for weight management classes. Provides individual weight management counseling, when clinically appropriate, for MOVE Program patients. Completes comprehensive pre
- and post-surgery assessment of bariatric surgery candidates.
- Serves as the nutrition expert on the interdisciplinary treatment team which includes physicians, nurses, and other allied health care professionals.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft O[ice Software, Electronic Medical Records and computer maneuverability.
- Must be detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task.
- Retain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) or Military Training Network (MTN).
- Preferred one (1) year of recent experience clinical nutrition practice experience.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
- Bachelor's Degree from a U.
ACEND/CADE.
- Must possess a minimum of one (1) advanced practice credential relevant to the area of practice (Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC), Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR), Board Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition (CSG), Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), or Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO)).
- Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) as confirmed with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) required.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/o[ice work environment.
- Respond to any medical emergency within the clinic, where a fast walk or job may be necessary to provide assistance.
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Pay rate:
Starting at $34.61/hr STGi is a workforce solutions company providing comprehensive healthcare delivery, Head Start and management consulting services and human capital solutions help our clients. Our services and solutions help our clients sustain and enhance their operations to better accomplish their mission. STGi is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Medical Corps- 60J, 60L, 61F, 61H, 61N, 61R,62B Medical Specialist Corps
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