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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Clinical Dietitian (Dietitian (Clinical)) to join their Healthcare & Nursing team in Battle Creek, MI. This full-time contractor role supports clinical nutrition services across a range of patient populations. The position follows Nutrition Care Process (NCP) standards and requires ACEND/registration credentials (or eligibility per grade-specific rules).

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Key Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized patient care using the Nutrition Care Process (assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, evaluation).
• Apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes.
• Develop patient-centered nutrition goals and care plans.
• Use virtual/telehealth technology to provide nutrition care when required.
• Collect and analyze data for performance improvement projects.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary stakeholders and comply with accrediting/regulatory requirements.

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Minimum Qualifications

All candidates must meet the basic federal requirements below (grade-specific exceptions noted):

• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed only when recruiting qualified citizens is not possible per relevant policy).
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), unless qualifying under the specified exceptions for entry-level grades.
• Completion of an ACEND-accredited supervised practice/experiential program and verification of eligibility to sit for the CDR registration exam (or foreign-equivalent degree evaluated by ACEND when applicable).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution (or foreign equivalent evaluated per ACEND rules) — required for non-credentialed appointments at entry levels.

Grade-specific details:

• GS-07 (Entry level): Meets basic requirements; may include non-RDN hires under specific temporary appointment rules.
• GS-09 (Developmental): Basic requirements plus at least 1 year of experience equivalent to GS-07 OR a master’s degree in dietetics or a closely related field.
• GS-11 (Full performance): RDN/RD with at least 1 year experience equivalent to GS-09 demonstrating advanced NCP application, research interpretation, performance improvement, and stakeholder collaboration.

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Preferred / Demonstrated Skills

• Proficiency in virtual care/telehealth platforms for nutrition services.
• Experience applying evidence-based research in clinical nutrition.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with clinical teams.
• Experience collecting and analyzing performance improvement data.

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Salary range (provided by source): $50,460 - $97,087 per year.
• Employment type: Full time; Contractor appointment possible per posting.
• Full performance level noted as GS-11 on this vacancy.

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Location & Schedule

• Location: Battle Creek, MI (on-site with virtual care responsibilities as required).
• Schedule: Full-time; hours and specific shift details to be provided by our client.

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Notes on Credentialing & Education

• Foreign degrees must be evaluated and meet ACEND’s International Dietitian Education standards to be creditable.
• Non-credentialed Dietitians (limited to certain grades GS-07/GS-09) may receive temporary appointments not to exceed one year and cannot be promoted/converted until they obtain RDN/RD credentials.
• Current employees covered by grandfathering provisions may have specific promotion limitations if they do not meet current RDN/RD requirements.

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What We Value

• Patient-centered care and measurable outcomes.
• Compliance with accrediting, regulatory, and agency requirements.
• Continuous improvement through data-driven performance projects.
• Teamwork across clinical and administrative stakeholders.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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