PART TIME DIETITIAN- M

Clinical Dietician
The University of Miami/UHealth department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Part Time Clinical Dietician to work hybrid at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Dietitian promotes good dietary health and treats medical conditions by devising eating plans for patients based on the science of nutrition. Moreover, the Dietitian formulates and executes programs and materials to educate people about nutrition.
The Clinical Dietitian (RD) provides specialized medical nutrition therapy to patients with neurological conditions including movement disorders, muscular dystrophy, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The Clinical Dietitian develops and implements individualized nutrition care plans to optimize nutritional status, preserve functional ability, manage disease-related complications, and improve overall quality of life. The Clinical Dietitian collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team in outpatient settings.
Conduct thorough nutrition assessments including anthropometrics, biochemical data, swallowing status, gastrointestinal function, dietary intake analysis, and functional status.
Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans for patients with:
Dysphagia and aspiration risk
Constipation and GI motility disorders
Protein-energy malnutrition
Identify malnutrition risk, unintentional weight loss, sarcopenia, dehydration, and feeding difficulties.
Educate on protein distribution to optimize levodopa absorption.
Manage weight fluctuations due to tremors or dyskinesia.
ALS and MDA multidisciplinary clinics:
Provide guidance on texture modification in coordination with SLP.
Prescribe and manage enteral feeding regimens.
Collaborate on end-of-life nutrition decisions consistent with patient goals.
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams: neurologists, speech-language pathologists, respiratory therapist, physical and occupational therapists, nurses, and social workers.
Participate in multidisciplinary clinics
Contribute to case conferences and care planning meetings.
Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based nutrition care plans tailored to disease state, metabolic demands, swallowing ability, and patient goals.
high-calorie/high-protein, texture-modified diets, enteral nutrition).
Adjust nutrition interventions as disease progress or clinical status changes.
Document assessments, nutrition diagnoses, interventions, and monitoring outcomes in the EMR and in the ALS Toolkit.

Bachelor's degree in relevant field required
Valid State of Florida Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) license required Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. Job Status: Part time