Clinical Dietitian

Clinical Dietitian

Location: UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion - Aurora, CO

Shift: Days

Pay: $29.54 - $44.31 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Overview

As a Clinical Dietitian that practices as an expert in medical nutrition therapy, this individual will work in GI Nutrition with our Digestive Health Clinic patients. This position involves working closely with the interdisciplinary team in the ambulatory setting to guide and support patients nutritionally with their GI therapy such as gastroparesis, Celiac disease, chronic constipation, dyspepsia, dysmotility, short bowel syndrome, chronic pancreatitis, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, mast cell activation syndrome, and eosinophilic esophagitis. We are seeking a compassionate Registered Dietitian. Previous work with GI disorders and management of tube feeding and parenteral nutrition preferred and 3 years of experience is preferred. The ideal candidate is interested in working with diverse populations and is comfortable working in-person but also in a telehealth environment. Having a strong interest in education, including teaching, developing patient education materials, precepting dietetic interns and GI fellows is strongly preferred. Excellent communication skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

Assess patient's nutritional status and needs, deriving nutrition diagnosis from assessment data. Develop interventions and plan of care on best available evidence and best practices. Assess patient understanding and compliance with nutrition interventions and plan of care. Monitor patient progress; measures and evaluates patient outcomes. Participates in and coordinates departmental initiatives relative to patient care. May conduct education programs for patients, physicians, nurses, and other health care team members/departments, and/or the public. Functions as a preceptor in support of the academic enterprise.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition or related field.

Required Licensure/Certification: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Relevant life support certification as determined at position level. Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) preferred

Minimum Experience: 1 year of experience in Clinical Nutrition. Preference for 3 years of clinical nutrition experience