Clinical Dietitian

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy across inpatient, outpatient, and specialty programs. You will assess nutritional status, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the care team to support treatment goals.

Responsibilities include patient and family education on disease-specific nutrition, documenting interventions in the EHR, and contributing to quality improvement and

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical nutrition assessment and medical nutrition therapy.
• Ability to develop individualized nutrition care plans.
• Excellent patient and family education on disease-specific nutrition.
• Strong teamwork and communication with physicians, nurses, and other health professionals.
• Experience with electronic health records documentation.
• RDN credential or eligibility with Utah licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ nutritional status.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers.
• Document interventions and outcomes in the EHR.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and nutrition research.

Skills

Clinical nutrition assessment

Medical nutrition therapy

Nutrition education and counseling

Interprofessional teamwork

EHR documentation

Education

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential or eligibility, with state licensure

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field

Accredited dietetic internship completion

Job description

Company Description

University of Utah Health is the Intermountain West’s only academic health care system, integrating patient care, research, and education to deliver advanced, compassionate medicine. The system serves Utah and residents of five surrounding states, covering a large referral area with access to specialized services often unavailable elsewhere in the region. Care is provided through five hospitals, 12 community clinics, and multiple specialty centers, supported by more than 1,600 board-certified physicians. University of Utah Health is consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals and recognized nationally for quality care by organizations such as US News & World Report and Vizient Inc. Its academic partnerships with the University of Utah’s Schools and Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry, and Health foster a dynamic environment for innovation and professional growth.

Role Description

The Clinical Dietitian is a full-time, on-site role based at University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City, UT. This role provides medical nutrition therapy to patients across a variety of clinical settings, including inpatient units, outpatient clinics, and specialty programs. Day-to-day responsibilities include assessing patients’ nutritional status, developing individualized care plans, and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other care team members to support treatment goals. The Clinical Dietitian will educate patients, families, and caregivers on nutrition-related disease management, preventive health, and lifestyle modifications, and will document interventions and outcomes in the electronic health record. Additional responsibilities may include participation in quality improvement initiatives, interdisciplinary rounds, and nutrition-related research or education projects within the academic health system.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical nutrition assessment, medical nutrition therapy, and development of individualized nutrition care plans.
• Strong skills in patient and family education, including counseling on disease-specific nutrition, behavior change, and long-term lifestyle management.
• Ability to work collaboratively in interprofessional teams, communicating effectively with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other health professionals.
• Competence in documentation and use of electronic health records, along with attention to regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential or eligibility, with state licensure (or eligibility for licensure) as required in Utah.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field from an accredited program; completion of an accredited dietetic internship.
• Experience in an acute care, outpatient, or specialty clinical setting (e.g., oncology, cardiology, diabetes, critical care) is highly beneficial.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, continuing education, and contributing to an inclusive, patient-centered care environment.