Registered Dietitian - Endocrinology

C003 University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials; Town of Charleston (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Registered Dietitian (RD) and CDCES to partner with clinicians for diabetes care across inpatient and outpatient settings. This role emphasizes evidence-based nutrition, diabetes technology, and personalized counseling to improve glycemic control and Time in Range in a collaborative medical environment.

The position supports patients with Type 1, Type 2, gestational diabetes, including high-risk pregnancies, and participates in DSMES and program

Qualifications

• Education & Licensure: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
• Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential.
• Active state licensure/certification as a Dietitian where required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and lifestyle evaluation for diabetes patients.
• Develop personalized MNT plans aligning with ADA standards.
• Provide individual and group counseling on carb counting and glycemic management.

Skills

Diabetes care coaching

Nutritional assessment

Patient counseling

CGM data interpretation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition/Dietetics

RD/RDN credential

State licensure as Dietitian

Tools

Dexcom CGM data

Abbott Libre CGM

Insulin pump software

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) serves as a vital clinical partner to individuals navigating Type 1, Type 2, gestational, and pre-diabetes. This role focuses on empowering patients through evidence-based behavioral coaching, tailored lifestyle modifications, and modern diabetes technology, rather than relying on restrictive dietary templates. The ultimate objective is to assist patients in achieving optimal glycemic control, increasing Time in Range (TIR), and improving overall quality of life within a collaborative, multidisciplinary medical environment. This role will support both inpatient and outpatients for those with diabetes including patients enrolled in SC MOMs (high-risk pregnant patients).

Location & Employment Details

Entity University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000967 COM DOM Endocrinology CC Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-27 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

Clinical Assessment & Personalized Counseling

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments, evaluating patients’ medical histories, lab values (A1C, lipid panels, eGFR), lifestyle habits, and socioeconomic factors.
• Develop personalized, culturally sensitive Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) plans that align with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) standards of care.
• Provide individual and group counseling on carbohydrate counting, glycemic index, macronutrient distribution, and weight management.

Diabetes Technology Integration

• Train patients on utilizing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) and smart insulin pens/pumps.
• Analyze ambulatory glucose profile (AGP) reports to identify glycemic patterns, glucose variability, and "Time in Range" (TIR).
• Collaborate with endocrinologists and primary care providers to recommend adjustments to insulin or non-insulin medications based on glucose data.

Patient Education & Advocacy

• Deliver formal Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) curriculum covering acute complications (hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia) and long-term risk reduction.
• Empower patients with problem-solving skills for real-world scenarios (e.g., dining out, traveling, sick-day management, and exercise).
• Address barriers to care, such as food insecurity or financial constraints regarding diabetes supplies.

Programmatic Support

Actively participate in meetings as assigned. Provide reports and updates on program development. Develop and distribute educational materials for patients and providers. Provide support for ADA and joint commission certification and documentation. Conduct individual diabetes education visits as well we establish group diabetes classes.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education & Licensure: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.

Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential via the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Active state licensure/certification as a Dietitian (if applicable by state law).

Certifications & Experience: CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist) credential is highly preferred (or eligible and actively tracking hours to sit for the exam within 1 year).

Minimum of 2–3 years of clinical experience, specifically working with diabetes populations in an outpatient, endocrine clinic, or community health setting.

Proficiency in reading and interpreting data from major CGM platforms (e.g., Dexcom, Abbott Libre) and pump software.

Physical Requirements

Continuous requirements are to work indoors; possess good finger dexterity; maintain tactile sensory functions; maintain 20/40 vision corrected in one eye or with both eyes; maintain good peripheral vision capabilities; and maintain hearing acuity with correction.

Frequent requirements are to perform job functions while standing/upright, sitting, and walking/mobile; fully use both hands and arms; perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders; perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements; reach in all directions; see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance; match or discriminate between colors; determine distance and relationship between objects including depth perception; and hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet.

Infrequent requirements are to kneel and squat to perform job functions; perform pinching operations; lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted; lift objects up to 15 lbs. from floor level to a height of 36 inches unassisted; and push or pull objects up to 15 lbs. unassisted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations.

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Company Background

Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina.

The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.