Clinical Nutritionist - Adolescent Bariatric & Adult Infectious Disease

Clinical Nutritionist – Adolescent Bariatric & Adult Infectious Disease Position Information Job Title Job Title Clinical Nutritionist – Adolescent Bariatric & Adult Infectious Disease Working Title Clinical Nutritionist – Adolescent Bariatric & Adult Infectious Disease Number of Vacancies Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0 Full Time or Part Time Full Time or Part Time Full Time Recruitment Range Recruitment Range $44,640-$95,220 Anticipated Hiring Range Anticipated Hiring Range $61,531-$68,368 Salary Grade Equivalency Salary Grade Equivalency MH15 Work Schedule Work Schedule Monday-Friday Work Hours Work Hours 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m Position Location (City) Job Category Job Category Staff Be a Pirate! Be a Pirate! East Carolina University ( ECU ) is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output. Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C. , which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn. ECU’s commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university’s leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits. The Division of Infectious Disease is a unit within the leadership of the Brody School of Medicine Internal Medicine Department, providing state‑of‑the‑art diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of infections. Infectious Disease doctors help ensure the timely diagnosis and treatment of acute infections by recommending appropriate diagnostic tests to identify the source and recommending the appropriate antibiotic to treat the infection. Inpatient and outpatient consultations are available for a wide variety of illnesses, including but not limited to HIV / AIDS , postsurgical infections, skin and soft tissue infections, infections in cancer patients, bone and joint infections, pneumonia, sepsis, emerging infections, and fever of unknown origin. Additionally, we offer an International Traveler’s Clinic that provides travel advice and immunizations for individuals traveling overseas. The Ryan White program is the largest initiative within the Division of Infectious Diseases, providing services to patients across 28 counties in eastern North Carolina. Our physicians and physician extenders currently care for over 1,800 Ryan White patients throughout this region and its surrounding areas. Faculty members collect clinical and social data to better understand and address the social determinants of health that contribute to the disproportionately high HIV infection rates among specific populations. The division is also involved in numerous clinical trials focused on HIV therapies, which offer essential medications to individuals who might otherwise lack access to treatment. The Ryan White Program enables patients access to medical care services at little or no cost and expands the array of specialty medical services (e.g., nutrition, mental health/substance use counseling, dental services, case management, transportation assistance) through grant funds. The Department of Internal Medicine plays a vital role in advancing the mission of East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine, which focuses on three primary goals: 1) providing healthcare to citizens of eastern North Carolina, 2) training primary care physicians to meet the healthcare needs of the region, and 3) making medical education accessible to underserved populations. By collecting and analyzing data, faculty can make informed decisions that help patients improve their health outcomes. Department of Pediatrics – Brody School of Medicine The primary purpose of the Department of Pediatrics within the Brody School of Medicine is to improve the health and well‑being of infants, children, and adolescents across Eastern North Carolina by delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based, and compassionate pediatric care, advancing medical education and workforce development, and supporting clinical scholarship and population health initiatives. The department serves as a regional pediatric care provider and safety‑net, addressing the needs of medically complex and underserved populations while integrating clinical care, teaching, research, and community engagement. Through its academic mission, the department educates and trains future pediatric providers committed to serving rural and underserved communities, strengthens access to specialty pediatric services, and contributes to the long‑term health of the region. Primary Purpose of Position The Clinical Nutritionist – Adolescent Bariatric & Adult Infectious Disease provides specialized medical nutrition therapy across two distinct clinical populations, with 50% effort dedicated to an Adolescent Bariatric Program and 50% dedicated to Adult Infectious Disease. This role delivers evidence‑based nutrition assessment, education, and ongoing care while working collaboratively within multidisciplinary pediatric and adult care teams to optimize clinical outcomes, support chronic disease management, and improve quality of life. To provide advanced, patient‑centered medical nutrition therapy for adolescents participating in bariatric care and adults receiving treatment for infectious diseases, applying clinical judgment, current evidence‑based guidelines, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support optimal treatment outcomes. Apply evidence‑based practice guidelines and current clinical literature to ensure nutrition interventions are accurate, current, and aligned with standards of care. Document nutrition assessments, care plans, and follow‑up in the electronic medical record in compliance with regulatory and institutional requirements. Serve as a nutrition resource for medical providers, trainees, and clinical staff across pediatric and adult settings. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support programmatic evaluation of nutrition outcomes. Educate medical students, residents, and other healthcare trainees as requested, contributing to clinical learning experiences. Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Bachelor’s degree in foods and nutrition dietetics or public health nutrition; or completion of an ADA Dietetic internship with ADA Commission. Eligibility for Dietetic Registration preferred. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. License or Certification required by statute or regulation Dietetic Registration eligibility preferred Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Experience in: Pediatric and/or adolescent weight management or bariatric care Adult clinical nutrition, infectious disease, or chronic disease management Experience providing advanced clinical nutrition care within multidisciplinary teams Experience interpreting complex clinical data (labs, growth metrics, medications) and translating findings into effective nutrition interventions Experience modifying treatment plans based on patient response Experience tailoring nutrition education to varying patient populations License or Certification required by the Department Registered Dietitian Nutritionist ( RDN ) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in North Carolina (or eligibility to obtain licensure). Additional Instructions to Applicant CLINICAL SUPPORT POSTION – NOT SUBECT TO STATE HUMAN RESOURCES ACT . The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University is affiliated with ECU Health Medical Center, which serves as its teaching hospital, as well as the flagship hospital for ECU Health. Employment in this position provides eligibility to participate in the UNC Optional Retirement Program ( ORP ) which offers matching employer contributions and employee control of investment choices, along with eligibility to participate in various Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plans (401k, 403b, 457). This position is not eligible to participate in the NC Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System ( TSERS ). Additionally, this position offers multiple voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance as well as various supplemental plans including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Disability. While this position is not automatically eligible for the NC Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System ( TSERS ), new hires transferring from another North Carolina state agency and current ECU employees transferring internally who had been enrolled in TSERS in their previous employment will continue participation in TSERS . These individuals may be able to elect to participate in ORP if they had not been offered that option at the time of their initial enrollment into TSERS . Job Open Date Job Open Date 08/20/2026 Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. 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