Registered Dietitian

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Utah's Clinical Dietitian is part of a multidisciplinary team delivering patient-centered nutrition care at Campus. This role assesses nutritional status, identifies concerns, and develops care plans for patients at nutritional risk.

This part-time position offers 20 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 8:00am–6:00pm). Requirements include Registered Dietitian and Utah license; responsibilities include counseling, program delivery, and interprofessional collaboration to improve health

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Current License to practice as a Certified Dietitian in Utah.
• Two years of clinical/practical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized nutrition assessment, counseling, and education for management of health conditions.
• Delivers and supports nutrition programs within Whole Person Health.
• Maintain Registered Dietitian Credential and Utah license.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Counseling

Education

Behavior change programs

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Registered Dietitian with AND

Utah Certified Dietitian license

Tools

NFPE Training

Job description

Job Summary

The Clinical Dietitian works with the departmental and interdisciplinary health care team to provide patient care that is integrated and compatible with patient-centered medical goals and objectives. This position is responsible for assessing the nutritional status, identifying nutrition concerns, and developing, implementing and evaluating outcomes of nutrition care plans for patients at nutritional risk. This position may provide nutritional support to patients in specialized populations. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.

The Clinical Dietitian works with the departmental and interdisciplinary health care team to provide patient care that is integrated and compatible with patient-centered medical goals and objectives. This position is responsible for assessing the nutritional status, identifying nutrition concerns, and developing, implementing and evaluating outcomes of nutrition care plans for patients at nutritional risk. This position may provide nutritional support to patients in specialized populations. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.

Essential Functions

• Provides individualized nutrition assessment, counseling, and education, for management of health conditions to University of Utah Employees and students, and community members.
• Delivers and supports behavior change and nutrition programs within OCIH Whole Person Health including but not limited to: Diabetes Prevention Program, the New You, Hands-on Cooking Classes, One Day Wellness, and the Intensive Lifestyle Program.
• Maintain Registered Dietitian Credential through Commission on Dietetic Registration (75 CEUs/cycle)
• Maintain license as Certified Dietitian with Division of Professional Licensing- Utah

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

Registered Dietitian in the State of Utah

Special Instructions

• Requisition Number: PRN45862B
• Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
• Work Schedule Summary: 20 hours per week in the timeframe of Monday- Friday, 8:00am-6:00pm
• Department: 01620 - Chief Wellness Office
• Location: Campus
• Pay Rate Range: $27,500- $35,000
• Close Date: 10/09/2026
• Open Until Filled