Hybrid Clinical Dietitian – Primary Care Nutrition

UNC Health; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to work with the multidisciplinary team across two primary care clinics in Chatham County, with up to two days remote work. The role focuses on evidence-based medical nutrition therapy integrated with patient goals.

Responsibilities include NCP application, nutrition assessment, care planning, and quality improvement participation. The position may involve training interns and contributing to policy development within Population Health Care Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a US regionally accredited university.
• Master's in related dietitian field for new graduates/licensing after 1/1/2024.
• ACEND-accredited Coordinated Program or Dietetic Internship (≥900 hours).

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs using the Nutrition Care Process and patient data.
• Serve as a resource person and liaison between medical specialties and services.
• Support compliance with Joint Commission/CMS HFAP standards and quality efforts.
• Attend rounds, care conferences, and continuing education sessions.
• Develop, implement, and monitor nutrition care plans; assist discharge planning.
• Preceptor for interns and supervise department staff as assigned.

Skills

Nutrition Care Process

Medical nutrition therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Counseling

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's in related dietitian field

ACEND Coordinated Program or Dietetic Internship

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

UNC Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to work with the multidisciplinary team across two primary care clinics in Chatham County, with up to two days remote work. The role focuses on evidence-based medical nutrition therapy integrated with patient goals.

Responsibilities include NCP application, nutrition assessment, care planning, and quality improvement participation. The position may involve training interns and contributing to policy development within Population Health Care Management.