Dietitian Nutritionist Specialist - Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism, College of Medicine

University of Illinois College of Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois College of Medicine is seeking a Dietitian Nutritionist Specialist. The role involves conducting nutrition assessments, providing dietary counseling, and advising on dietary modifications for patients, particularly those managing diabetes. This is an entry-level, full-time position that offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• Entry level in health care provision, focusing on dietary plans.
• Experience in diabetes self-management education is beneficial.
• Knowledge in nutritional principles and healthy eating habits.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs and diet restrictions to develop care plans.
• Advise patients and families on dietary plans and modifications.
• Counsel groups on nutrition habits to enhance quality of life.

Skills

Nutritional counseling

Diet planning

Patient assessment

Job description

Dietitian Nutritionist Specialist - Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism, College of Medicine

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# of Positions: 1Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: June 21, 2025Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $75,000.00 - 85,000.00 / Annual Salary

About the University of Illinois ChicagoUIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.Perform Diabetes self-management education (DSME) and nutrition assessment. Provide comprehensive analysis of the assessment results to clinic endocrinologists and referring providers. Support and assist in coordinating follow-up care for patients with diabetes and complex medical needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Performs the duties of a Dietitian Nutritionist; assesses nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.Advises patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Higher Education

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