(RD) Registered Dietitian - Eating Disorder Clinic - 141153

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join the Eating Disorder Program on a limited position with potential for extension. The RD will assess patients' nutrition, design individualized meal plans, monitor progress, and lead weekly nutrition education groups.

They will observe eating patterns during meals, participate in treatment team meetings, and provide staff training as needed. Successful candidates will hold RD credential, a nutrition degree, and experience in clinical or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Foods and Nutrition/Dietetics and completion of an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Internship.
• Registered Dietitian (RD).
• Two years’ experience with experience in comparable acuity level.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutritional assessments for patients.
• Develop meal plans for patients.
• Check in with patients about adherence to meal plans.
• Facilitate a weekly nutrition education group.
• Observe meals with patients to monitor eating patterns.
• Attend treatment team meetings and provide consultation and training to staff.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Foods and Nutrition/Dietetics

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Job description

Description

This position is a limited position with the possibility of extension/career conversion.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Under supervision, the Registered Dietitian will function as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team at the UCSD Eating Disorder Program. The RD will be supervised by the clinic director and/or program managers in order to ensure adherence to the DBT model. Job duties will include: conducting a nutritional assessment for each patient, providing a meal plan for each patient, checking in with patients about problems following meal plan, and facilitating a weekly nutrition education group.

Additionally, the RD will eat at least a few meals per week with patients to observe eating patterns, monitor the meal environment, and assist patients in completing meals. The RD will attend all treatment team meetings, and provide consultation and training to the eating disorder staff in the program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Dietitians must possess the equivalent of a Bachelor's Degree in Foods and Nutrition/Dietetics and have completed an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Internship.
• Registered Dietitian (RD).
• Two (2) years' experience with experience in comparable acuity level.
• Applicants for positions in the Dietitian series are expected to possess the experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience with an eating disorders program
• Experience in providing meal support to patients.
• Experience in an Hospital setting following Title 22 guidelines.

Special Conditions

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and various locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $93,632 - $123,584 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $44.84 - $59.19

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).