Consulting Dietitian-Full Time

Clinical Dietician
The University of Miami, Human Genetics Department, is seeking a full-time Clinical Dietician to work on-site in Miami, FL.
The Clinical Dietitian 2 promotes good dietary health and treats medical conditions by devising eating plans for patients based on the science of nutrition. The Clinical Dietitian 2 formulates and executes programs and materials to educate people about nutrition coordinates, plans, and conducts programs to educate patients about nutrition. The Clinical Dietitian 2 administers medical nutrition therapy and advises food service operations for assigned healthcare facilities.
Core Job Functions:

Meets directly with patients to identify nutritional needs.
Identifies ways to improve the care of patients and makes recommendations to appropriate staff.
Performs research and recommends ways to expand and improve nutrition programs.
Evaluates the effects of meal plans and revises the plans when appropriate.
Plans menus and inspects food to ensure portions adhere to set restrictions and dietary standards.
Assesses patients' nutritional status and develops individualized nutritional plans.
Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
Assists in managing family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patients' care.
Triages patients to determine the urgency of physician evaluation. Documents and reports care in an accurate and timely fashion.
Collaborates with the development of educational materials.
Identifies and accounts for specific ethnic, cultural, and religious needs.
Responds to, resolves, and follows up regarding patient inquiries or concerns.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets
Department Specific Functions:

Provide individual assessment and counseling, encompassing the full spectrum of nutrition care for pediatric and adult patients with inborn errors of metabolism (lEM)
Provide timely and effective communication, documentation and follow up with clinic faculty and staff regarding provision of nutrition care plans and follow up
Document anthropometric measurements, nutrition-related data collection, diet analysis, meal studies, menu development, and nutrition education of patients (and their parents) in the Electronic Medical record and long-term care database.
Provide assistance to the Genetics team and patient (and their families) while patients are admitted to the hospital
Follow up with patients with inborn errors of metabolism and other genetic disorders in clinical setting, as needed
Respond to patient questions and provide results of laboratory testing via phone consults
Educate medical students, pediatric residents, and genetics fellows on metabolic nutrition
Ensure patients' formula and medication refills are sent in a timely manner
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
Core Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field required
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
Valid State of Florida Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) license required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.