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Dietitian (Clinical)
Veterans Health Administration
$51,283–$98,671/yr
📍 Topeka, Kansas · Remote
This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Topeka, KS (VISN 15). The Dietitian is responsible for independently planning, developing and directing all nutritional care activities for assigned veterans, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs. Nutritional Care: - Conduct nutrition assessments for patients with lower acuity using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP). This includes performing nutrition-focused physical examinations to establish a nutrition diagnosis and determine the risk and/or degree of malnutrition. - Develop and implement Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis. Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of MNT interventions, modifying the plan as needed to achieve...
Living near this job
This position is 49 miles from Fort Leavenworth. The 2026 BAH rate there is $1,815/month for an E-5 with dependents — useful for working out what the salary above is actually worth locally. Nearest VA facility: Colmery-O'Neil Veterans' Administration Medical Center, less than a mile away. 4 other open positions are currently listed within 25 miles.