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Role overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Clinical Dietitian (Dietitian - Clinical) to deliver high-quality nutrition care to patients in an outpatient/community-based setting in Corona, CA. This contract, full-time role supports medical nutrition therapy, nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP), and collaboration across clinical and food service teams to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.

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What You’ll Do

• Provide patient-centered nutrition care using the NCP (assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, evaluation).
• Deliver individual nutrition counseling in outpatient settings and support virtual nutrition care/telehealth when appropriate.
• Conduct nutrition assessments for lower-acuity and progressively complex patients; develop and document patient-centered goals.
• Apply evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines and interpret research to improve patient outcomes.
• Collect and analyze clinical data to support performance improvement activities within Nutrition and Food Services (NFS).
• Collaborate with clinical teams and the Food Operations Section to enhance the veterans’ dining experience and patient satisfaction.
• Lead or facilitate group education classes independently when required.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation using approved systems and meet accrediting standards (e.g., The Joint Commission).

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What We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

• U.S. citizenship.
• Registered (or eligible to register) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Non-credentialed applicants who meet basic requirements may be hired on a temporary basis (per federal guidelines) and must obtain RDN credentials to convert or be promoted.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college/university (or ACEND/ACEND-evaluated foreign equivalent).
• Completion of an ACEND®-accredited supervised practice/experiential program (verification statement required if not yet credentialed).
• Ability to comply with accrediting and regulatory requirements and agency policies.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver patient care using the NCP and to collaborate with stakeholders.

Grade-specific minimums (developmental/qualification progression):

• GS-07 (entry-level): Meets basic requirements; works under supervision in a developmental capacity.
• GS-09: One year of experience at next lower grade OR a Master’s degree; knowledge of virtual technology for nutrition care and data collection/PI skills.
• GS-11: One year of RDN experience at the next lower grade; advanced skills in NCP delivery, research interpretation, data analysis, and stakeholder collaboration.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nutrition.
• Clinical experience with bariatric surgery patients.
• Strong experience in outpatient individual nutrition counseling.
• Experience leading group classes and contributing to performance improvement projects.
• Comfort using virtual care technology to expand access.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary range (provided by source): $62,935 – $121,089 per year.
• Position type: Contract, Full time.
• Note: Salary range is provided per source and may vary by grade (GS-07, GS-09, GS-11) and candidate experience.

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Work Location & Type

• Work location: Corona, CA (onsite with possible virtual care/telehealth components).
• Employment type: Contractor | Full time.

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Legal & Compliance Notes

• This listing follows applicable U.S. hiring laws. Where pay transparency rules apply (e.g., California), the salary range above is provided as published by the source.
• Non-credentialed Dietitians may qualify for temporary appointments under applicable federal statutes but must attain RDN credentialing per regulatory guidance to be eligible for conversion/promotion.
• Careertakes supports reasonable accommodation requests. If you need accommodation for the application or hiring process, please indicate this during the process.

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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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