Job Information
University of Utah PS Clinical Dietitian in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 05/24/2024
Requisition Number PRN38667B
Job Title PS Clinical Dietitian
Working Title PS Clinical Dietitian
Job Grade UGR
FLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 30
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday – Friday
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 01620 - Chief Wellness Office
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $56,250-$60,937 ABA, position is $45,000- $48,750 for .75FTE
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
The Office of Wellness and Integrative Health seeks a Clinical Dietitian to assist in the development and implementation of innovative nutrition-based wellness programs for patients and employees and to perform clinical nutrition services with patients. The ideal applicant has a background in coaching in addition to nutrition prescription.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Serves as a professional representative of the Osher Center for Integrative Health to both internal and external clients.
Delivers wellness services including health coaching, nutrition-based education, wellness presentations and programming directly to clients and patients.
Assists in the development and implementation of innovative weight management and lifestyle behavior change programs in accordance with evidence-based strategies.
Assesses patients’ nutritional status and screens for potential risks.
Ascertains patients’ diet history, anthropometries, and pertinent lab values based on BEE , oral, anabolic, enteral, parenteral and degree of metabolic stress.
Educates patients and their families on nutritional needs and/or diets; assesses patients’ understanding of and compliance with prescribed diet principles.
Assists in planning patient menus and/or menu modifications according to the approved diet manual.
Assists in the development of and participates in departmental and interdisciplinary quality improvement programs.
Responsible for compiling and assessing patient charges on assigned units.
Participates in departmental staff meetings and communicates patient care and other issues to management.
Responsible for keeping updated on developments in clinical nutrition in assigned/specialty areas and maintaining up-to-date standards of practice in areas of specialties.
May mentor Nutrition and/or Wellness Coaching students during clinical placements or projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
Registered Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Current License to practice as a Certified Dietitian in the State of Utah.
Preferred:
Two years of clinical/practical experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Nutrition Focused Physical Exam ( NFPE ) Training.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
CHES or NBHWC certification with documented health coaching experience
Master’s degree in a health-related field or equivalency.
One to three years of experience in health or nutrition education or a related area.
Background or understanding of exercise science principles.
Experience working with individuals with chronic health conditions.
Experience working with a variety of patient populations including pediatric, geriatric, and eating disorders.
Current License to practice as a Certified Dietitian in the State of Utah.
Comfortable with integrative health coaching to support patients in making behavior change
One to two years of experience with eating disorders, pediatric nutrition, or tube feeding ( TPN ).
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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