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Clinical Dietitian, Malnutrition Grant in Utah County
Posted: March 11, 2024

Job Title: Clinical Dietitian
Working Title: PS Clinical Dietitian Nutritionist, Research
Job Code: 0050
Grade/FLSA: UGR/Exempt
Salary: 65k – 70k, Full-time, 1.0 FTE

Job Summary:
The applicant will be a member of a RDN team conducting a federally funded malnutrition grant titled “Malnutrition Health Equity Among Community Dwelling Older Adults.” This position entails performing malnutrition screenings and comprehensive assessments to include the Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) with older adults participating in Utah County community senior centers. In addition, the RDN would direct the intervention study phase by providing medical nutrition therapy for the older adults with malnutrition along with the complimentary data collection. The applicant will be required to interface with senior center directors and staff in developing the day-to-day grant activities at each of the research center sites. This position requires a minimum of a Bachelors in dietetics, nutrition, or nutrition-related field. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified. Successful completion of an approved Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics program and registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or registration eligible. This job offers flexibility hours, local travel to community senior centers with mileage reimbursement and 40% remote work available. The applicant should have knowledge in the area of aging and community health to support the grant objectives and the required activities as directed by the grant supervisors and Principal Investigator. The applicant should demonstrate leadership skills in the area of project planning and coordination so to ensure effective monitoring and relationships with key grant personnel. Grant management training will be provided. This project is approved by the University of Utah Institutional Review Board which requires all research records to be confidential and securely housed. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description or job summary.

Qualifications:

  • Registered Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
  • Current License to practice as a Certified Dietitian in the State of Utah.
  • Preferred:
    • Two years of clinical/practical experience.
    • Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) Training.

Essential Functions:
1. Manages and oversees research operations in each community senior center.
2. Orchestrates planning and scheduling of study activities with center directors and staff.
3. Completes and documents malnutrition screening and assessment.
4. Completes and documents nutrition diagnosis.
5. Identifies and implements appropriate nutrition therapy that takes into account the participants needs, expectations, and culture.
6. Monitors and evaluates study participants nutrition outcomes related to nutrition diagnosis, goals, and interventions.
7. Conducts cooking classes for older adults.
8. Uses resources effectively and efficiently in practice.
9. Participates in continuous monthly research training.
10. Collaborates with other research dietitians and staff as needed.

Contact:
Susan Saffel-Shrier, MS, RDN, CDN, Cert. Gerontologist
Professor (Clinical)
Department of Family and Preventive Medicine
University of Utah School of Medicine
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
Susan.Saffel-Shrier@hsc.utah.edu

Dietitian, Primary Children's Hospital/Salt Lake City, UT
Posted: Mar. 8, 2024

Primary Children’s Hospital (SLC) has a 24 hour/wk Dietitian coverage position open that we would love for you to share with your students! This would be the perfect opportunity for new Dietitians to get their foot in the door and diversify their skills into the pediatric world. Job Link: Careers (myworkdayjobs.com)

Outpatient Dietitian, Utah Valley Hospital/Provo, UT
Posted: Mar. 1, 2024

Position Details:

  • Full-Time (40 hours) Outpatient Dietitian at Utah Valley
  • Primary Schedule: Monday – Friday
  • Hours: Generally 8:00 – 4:30. Occasional night / Saturday classes
  • Primary responsibilities:
  • 1:1 outpatient diet counseling
  • Weight Management Class instructor
  • Community Diabetes Class instructor
  • Representative for UVH on Dietitian Lead Teams, as assigned

https://imh.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/IntermountainCareers/job/Utah-Valley-Hospital/Clinical-Dietitian_R100123-1

Faculty Position, Sports Nutrition Education Coordinator, University of Utah/Salt Lake City, UT
Posted: Feb. 26, 2024

A new career-line faculty position, Sports Nutrition Education Coordinator (link), for the Coordinated Master’s Program (CMP) in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Utah in beautiful Salt Lake City. The position description provides further information on the qualifications for this exceptional faculty opportunity that can range from a part-time (50%) to a full-time position supporting the sports nutrition education of our outstanding CMP students!

The position description includes the link to the application. The University of Utah Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission. For questions, contact Search Committee Chair, Kary Woodruff, PhD, CSSD, RD at: kary.woodruff@utah.edu for more information.

BYU Careers & Experiential Learning https://careers.byu.edu/

Accreditation

Brigham Young University’s Didactic Program in Dietetics and Dietetic Internship are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics. They can be contacted at:

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190,Chicago, IL 60606-6995,(312) 899-0040 ext 5400https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend