Dietitian

Description

Valor Healthcare is looking for a passionate Dietitian to join our team at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Danville, VA.  

This position is part-time, two days/week, 16 hours/week. 

About Us

Valor Healthcare is a veteran- and physician-led provider of healthcare services for deserving, resilient patriots – those who serve or have served in the military as well as those who devote their careers to federal government service. We aim to deliver high-quality care in a way that upholds the health of our nation’s greatest asset:  its people. Valor works hard to earn the trust of those who have faith in us to care for them with respect and through methods that lead to superior clinical outcomes.

Valor is different because of our people.

• Our leadership team is comprised of veteran, clinician, and business leaders dedicated to providing exceptional care and a world-class patient experience for our nation’s patriots.
• Many of our colleagues have patriots in their families or are patriots themselves, building a company culture and commitment to customer service that is second to none.

About Our Benefits

Competitive Wage

Great Work/Life Balance - No Nights/Weekends

Outpatient Only

401(k) with Employer Match

Part-time benefits 

Generous part-time PTO including vacation, sick, paid holidays

As a Dietitian, you will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients with diseases and injuries seeking treatment in the clinic, as directed by physician or mid-level provider. You will collaborate with the core PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, RN and Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT Team including family/caregiver, VA, and community-based services involved in developing the patient care plan.

Core Responsibilities

• Educate patients on how to select food to maintain and promote health as well as to prevent illness and disease.
• Plan appropriate diets and menus to meet the needs of individuals whose medical condition can be treated or controlled using diet therapy.
• Conduct nutrition education classes.
• Serve as a community resource to patients.
• Create in house nutrition education materials for use in nutrition education of staff and patients.
• Provide information and education to staff members using nutrition education materials, or in- service/meetings per request.
• Monitor and respond to phone and e-mail messages promptly.
• Inputs all patients’ information into VISTA/CPRS.
• Completes any and all clinical reminders “due” at the time of each patient visit.
• Assists in co-managed care collaboration with non-VA providers, and facilities.• Maintains confidentiality of veterans’ data and information.
• Complies with all VA and company training requirements.
• Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission(JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance and other related items.
• Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines.
• Must provide excellent customer service to each veteran and his/her family, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.
• Participate in the clinic’s outreach events to help support the clinic’s enrollment initiatives.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nutrition from an accredited school
• Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted license in the state of desired employment, or in any U.S. state or territory, depending on VA contractual requirements.
• Two (2) years' experience with adult patients preferred. Specific requirements could vary based on individual VA contract.
• Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the Veterans Health Administration (VA).
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (must be renewed periodically as specified by the certifying agency – AHA valid for two years, e.g.) and in ACLS as specified by individual VAMC contract
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Strong computer skills, including EMR experience
• Energetic and optimistic demeanor

Final compensation will be based on relevant factors including work experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.