The VA Roseburg Healthcare System provides a variety of clinical programs with a wide range of Whole Health outpatient services and treatments for Women Veterans. This position is part of the Whole Health and Women Veterans Program. The Women Veterans Whole Health Dietitian is responsible for implementing and leading health promotion activities to support the health and well-being of the Women Veteran population.

Duties

Duties: Serves as member of the multidisciplinary team with VA PACT teams and provides consultation regarding weight management clinical care. Independently manage a panel of enrolled Women, LQBTQ+ Veterans and deliver face to face, telephone, telehealth, and group weight management counseling which includes but is not limited to motivational interviewing and other behavioral medicine modalities (such as counseling regarding concerns/issues regarding weight status), health coaching, nutritional guidance, and exercise guidance. Assess nutritional, behavioral and physical activity needs of individuals through analysis of patient histories, interviews as part of the MOVE! Program and Menopause clinic. Collaborates with the Veteran to set long- and short-term goals, explore weight loss modalities available to the Veteran, create individualized, patient-centered weight management plans. Monitors patients' weight status, treatment modalities and progress, and intervenes frequently to respond to complex medical, social, and psychological challenges. Synthesizes data to determine weight loss consequences, evaluate patients' projected response to treatment, and coach Veteran to reduce effect of external factors on weight loss progress. Guides Veterans to understanding of their weight management aspects of their care and educates veteran on the multiple weight loss modalities offered by the VA and community. Modifies education techniques and finds appropriate level of care based on patients' individual social, psychological and cultural profile An active part member of the Women Veteran Program and Whole Health Team. Other duties as needed/assigned. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 0800-1630 Compressed/Flexible:Not Available Telework: This position is eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: a. Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States (U.S.). Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a). b. English Language Proficiency. Dietitian candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). c. Registration. All applicants must hold the RDN credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Note: Applicants who hold the RDN credential have met the education requirement (e.g. bachelor's degree or higher) of CDR, as such this occupation is considered professional and scientific with a positive education requirement and the procedures in Part I, Chapter 4 of this Handbook will be followed when applying Veteran's preference. Exception for Dietitians who do not possess the RDN credential. (a) Non-credentialed Dietitians who meet the basic qualification requirements and have fulfilled the requirements below, but do not possess the RDN credential, may be given a temporary full-time appointment not to exceed one year under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405(c)(2). i ii Non-credentialed Dietitians must have fulfilled each of the following: A Earned a bachelor's or higher degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college, university or foreign equivalent (refer to ii below). B Completed an ACEND® accredited experiential or supervised practice program and provide a verification statement from the program director that conveys eligibility to take the CDR registration exam as a prospective RDN. A list of ACEND® accredited programs is located on the ACEND® website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: Experience. At least one year of experience as an RDN equivalent to the next lower grade. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: (a) Skill in delivering patient care using the NCP (e.g., assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation). (b) Skill in interpreting research to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes. (c) Skill in developing patient-centered goals. d) Skill in analyzing data for performance improvement studies. (e) Skill in collaborating with stakeholders. (f) Ability to comply with various accrediting, regulatory and agency authorities. Preferred Experience: Menopause Management, Weight Management and Lifestyle Medicine. Integrative and functional Nutrition. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Roseburg VA Medical Center 913 Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard Roseburg, OR 97471 US
• Name: Yolanda Gallegos
• Phone: (208) 422-1000 X7376
• Email: [email protected]