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) – Inpatient 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 for Inpatients, and it’s located in Iowa City, Iowa.

Dr.Job

What’s the salary range for this position?

Ms.Smith

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

Dr.Job

What are the main responsibilities of a Clinical Dietitian in this role?

Ms.Smith

In this position, employees act as the medical nutrition expert, working independently to apply evidence-based nutrition guidelines for all patients, including those with complex needs. They also coordinate nutritional care with other healthcare providers, the Veterans, their caregivers, and the community.

Dr.Job

What are the basic qualifications needed for this job?

Ms.Smith

To qualify, 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 those at the 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 earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university or an equivalent foreign degree, and their foreign education must be evaluated by ACEND to meet specific standards.

Dr.Job

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

Ms.Smith