Details

Open Date 05/22/2024

Requisition Number PRN14858N

Job Title PS Clinical Dietitian

Working Title PS Clinical Dietitian

Job Grade UGR

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 19

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Part-time, Monday – Friday, and as clinic is scheduled.

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration

Location Other

City Other

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range Up to $94,000 full-time ABA, depending on experience. Compensation rate to be prorated based on FTE.

Close Date

Job Summary

Job Summary:

The Division of Medical Genetics in the University of Utah, School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a part-time Metabolic Dietitian in Anchorage and Fairbanks Alaska clinics. Incumbent will provide comprehensive nutrition services for patients with inborn errors of metabolism through clinical practice, education, advocacy, and research. If you are interested in becoming part of a team whose mission is to improve the lives of children, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Provide nutrition therapy for patients with inborn errors of metabolism utilizing ongoing laboratory data, food records and growth patterns as the basis for determining dietary recommendations.

• Interpret medical, laboratory and dietary parameters to calculate prescriptions for special diets and medical foods.

• Communicate laboratory results and changes to diet/medication therapy to patients.

• Maintain records of patients’ dietary prescriptions, analyses, growth and nutritional status, and education/counseling sessions.

• Participate as an interdisciplinary team member of the Metabolic Team.

• Provide consultative services to outside agencies and physicians for patients who are hospitalized or have special medical needs (e.g., MPKU ) in conjunction with the medical director of the clinic.

• Rotate on-call responsibilities with other metabolic dietitians to provide inpatient nutrition consultation for hospitalized metabolic patients. Average on-call requirement is 1-2 weeks per month. This consists of being available via email/phone to the on-call geneticist, including evenings and weekends.

• Provide patient education to metabolic patients on both an inpatient and outpatient service basis and develop new approaches for educating patients and families.

• Participate in division-based research and quality improvement projects.

• Coordinate with metabolic providers and medical secretary to submit documentation to insurance companies for medication and formula coverage.

• Teach nutrition, nursing, genetic counseling and medical students, and residents about diet therapy of genetic metabolic disorders.

• Develop liaisons with the Alaska Department of Health, Newborn Screening Program, ARUP , IPAD , and pharmaceutical companies.

• Analyze diets for research and clinical studies using MetabolicPro and Food Processor diet analysis software.

• Plan and facilitate community events for patients and families (e.g., social events, medical conferences).

Disclaimer:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It 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.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Seldom: Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids).

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.

Minimum 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 or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

• Nutrition Focused Physical Exam ( NFPE ) Training.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. 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.

Preferences

Preferences:

• Current License to practice as a Certified Dietitian in the State of Alaska.

• Advanced certification in a specific area of specialization (such as pediatrics or nutrition support) may be preferred.

• Demonstrated human relation, computer literacy, and effective communication skills.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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