Dietitian (Clinical)
Veterans Health Administration · Augusta, GA
- EmployerVeterans Health Administration
- LocationAugusta, GA
- EmploymentFull-time
- Posted23 days ago
- Requisition885769900
- ProfessionRegistered Dietitian
About this role
Veterans Health Administration is hiring a Dietitian (Clinical) in Augusta, GA. The employer published a pay range of $62k–$97k per year, and the listing is for a full-time position. We list it here with the published pay so you can compare it with other registered dietitian roles before you apply.
Registered dietitians assess nutrition needs and build diet and feeding plans for patients.
Duties from the announcement
Major duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to: Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP), including nutrition focused physical examinations, to establish a nutrition diagnosis and determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition. Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis, evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of MNT interventions. Modifies the plan as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Duties as listed in the USAJobs announcement, a U.S. government posting.
How this pay compares
The midpoint of this range, $38.18 per hour, is in line with the median of 181 Dietitian postings with published pay across the US ($38.18 per hour).
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Augusta, GA at a glance
- $34.74/hrmedian pay, Augusta-Richmond County area
- $30–$38middle half of earners, per hour
- 92price level, U.S. = 100
- 5hospitals listed by CMS in Augusta
- The metro median is 2% below the Georgia statewide median of $35.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour.
- Adjusted for local prices, a $34.74 median hour in Augusta-Richmond County buys what $37.80 buys at the national price level.
- Federal per diem for travel assignments in Augusta: $122 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals.
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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024), BEA regional price parities, CMS hospital directory, HRSA shortage areas, GSA per diem, state licensing boards. These are area figures, not this employer’s offer.
What do registered dietitians get paid at other employers in the US?
- Veterans Health AdministrationDublin, GA$36.83/hr
- Emory Healthcare, Inc.Atlanta, GA$32.48/hr
- CommonSpirit HealthSTOCKTON, CA$49.30/hr
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Get the free pay reportFree for candidates · email onlyTypical requirements
- RD credential from the CDR
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in dietetics
- State license in many states
General requirements for this profession. Check the exact requirements with your recruiter.
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