2026.02.15

What’s Veterans Health Administration like in terms of their business, the role, and the work culture?

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I’m Ms. Smith, currently looking for a job. I’d like to ask Dr. Job about the Dietitian (Clinical) position at Veterans Health Administration.

Ms.Smith

What’s the job title and where is it located?

Ms.Smith

The job title is Clinical Dietitian, and it’s located in Longview, Texas.

Dr.Job

What’s the salary range for this position?

Ms.Smith

The salary for this position ranges from $50,460 to $97,087.

Dr.Job

What do Clinical Dietitians do at the Department of Veterans Affairs?

Ms.Smith

Clinical Dietitians coordinate nutritional care for Veterans, working with health care providers, the Veterans, their caregivers, and the community. They also interpret research and use whole health principles to set patient-centered goals and improve outcomes.

Dr.Job

What qualifications do you need to apply for this role?

Ms.Smith

You need to be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or a Registered Dietitian (RD) registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration. There’s an exception for GS-07 and GS-09 levels where non-credentialed Dietitians can be appointed temporarily if they meet certain requirements.

Dr.Job

What educational background is required for non-credentialed Dietitians?

Ms.Smith

Non-credentialed Dietitians must have a bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university or a foreign equivalent, and their foreign degrees need to be evaluated by ACEND to meet specific standards.

Dr.Job

Thank you, Dr. Job. I will review the details.

Ms.Smith