Dietitian

Job Description The registered dietitian (RD) 1 collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to provide general nutrition care that is integrated with the overall goals of care for adult and/or pediatric patients at risk for nutrition problems in inpatient and outpatient settings. The RD works in inpatient or outpatient pediatric and adult settings to provide nutrition care for patients with a wide range of clinical problems. Primary responsibilities include nutrition assessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention and evaluating clinical outcomes; coordination of daily work for dietetic technicians (DTR) assigned to area; participation in compliance, department projects, and quality performance improvement efforts; active involvement on interdisciplinary teams and committees; and contributions to the supervision of dietetic interns and teaching assigned classes. The RD maintains professional competence and continuing education per regulatory requirements. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university Successful completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice experience approved or accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). A majority of the clinical training must have taken place in a large teaching hospital. Registered Dietitian (RD) or eligible to sit for the RD registration examination and passes exam within 6 months of completing ACEND-accredited supervised practice program. An RD-eligible employee works under the direct supervision of an RD. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree Majority of work experience in a large teaching hospital and in area of specialization (e.g., pediatrics, adult critical care, ambulatory specialty areas) Fluency in second language Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Salary Information The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr