REGISTERED DIETITIAN-HSOM

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,395 - 73,770; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Registered Dietitian-HSOM to perform nutrition assessments, develop and implement nutrition care plans, and educate patients and staff. This role supports research and may precept dietetics interns.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Dietetics and an active Alabama Dietitian license, with a strong emphasis on documentation and collaborative patient care. Work arrangements include remote/hybrid eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Dietetics required; work experience cannot substitute.
• Currently licensed (active or temporary) as a Dietitian with the State of Alabama required.
• UAB upholds equal employment and educational opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor nutrition care plans for patients or research participants.
• Educate patients, caregivers, interns, and staff on nutrition topics and drug-nutrient interactions.
• Participate in hospital/department committees and medical rounds as schedule allows.
• Engage in quality improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nutrition education

Dietary assessment

Clinical dietetics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Dietetics

Dietitian license (AL)

Job description

Job Description - REGISTERED DIETITIAN-HSOM (T237722)

REGISTERED DIETITIAN-HSOM - ( T237722 )

Description

To perform nutrition assessments and reassessments, determine medical nutrition therapy goals and desired outcomes, develop and implement nutrition care plans and nutrition interventions, provide nutrition education, and record timely and appropriate documentation in the medical record for research. May precept for the UAB Dietetic Internship Program, participate in quality improvement activities, and participate in medical team activities and rounds as assigned or as schedule allows.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and monitors patient for research purposes.
• Educates the patient and/or caregiver, dietetic interns and students, other healthcare personnel, and community representatives on nutrition, nutrition-related topics, and/or designated drug-nutrient interactions.
• Participates on hospital and/or departmental committees and, as assigned and/or as schedule permits, participates in medical team activities such as team meetings, medical rounds, and/or meal rounds.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $45,395 - $73,770

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Medical Dietetics or related field required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed (active or temporary) as a Dietitian with the State of Alabama Board of Examiners for Dietetic/Nutrition Practice required.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Professional & Managerial

Organization

311300000 Family & Community Medicine Chair Office

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Remote/Hybrid Eligible