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Supervisory Dietitian (Clinical)
Veterans Health AdministrationMontgomery, AL · full time · Management
$106,437 – $138,370
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This supervisory role leads the clinical nutrition operations of a healthcare facility, managing dietitian staff and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while driving quality improvements. It suits experienced registered dietitians ready to move into healthcare management with responsibility for strategic planning, staff oversight, and cross-departmental collaboration.
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What they ask for
Required
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential from Commission on Dietetic Registration
- U.S. citizenship
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- One year of experience at the next lower grade level (GS-12 equivalent)
- Skill in written communication for policy and procedure development
- Skill in strategic planning and goal-setting
- Ability to analyze data for performance monitoring
- Ability to negotiate with facility managers
- Ability to supervise and manage subordinate staff
- At least 25% of time on administrative and technical supervision of GS-12 and below level dietitians
Nice to have
- Previous healthcare facility clinical nutrition operations experience
- Ability to oversee clinical nutrition using evidence-based guidelines
- Experience leading groups and teams
- Knowledge and skill in advanced-level clinical nutrition concepts