Registered Dietitian – Inpatient Nutrition & Education Lead

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Registered Dietitian to assess nutrition status, implement medical nutrition therapy, educate patients, and document in the medical record. You will precept dietetic interns and participate in multidisciplinary rounds, committees, and quality improvement activities.

The role requires collaboration with hospital staff, food service, and care teams, with day shift and onsite work arrangement. Current Alabama licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Dietetics or related field required.
• If licensed prior to 12/31/2023 a Bachelor’s degree in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics, or food systems management required.
• If licensed after 01/01/2024 a Master’s degree in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics, or nutrition education required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient’s nutrition status and develop nutrition interventions.
• Educate and counsel patients and caregivers on diet therapy and drug-nutrient interactions.
• Precept dietetic interns and students from area programs.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and multidisciplinary rounds.
• Document assessments and interventions in the medical record.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Medical nutrition therapy

Dietary counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Dietetics or related field

Master’s degree in human nutrition or related field (post-2023/2024)</n>

Licensed Dietitian (Alabama)

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Registered Dietitian to assess nutrition status, implement medical nutrition therapy, educate patients, and document in the medical record. You will precept dietetic interns and participate in multidisciplinary rounds, committees, and quality improvement activities.

The role requires collaboration with hospital staff, food service, and care teams, with day shift and onsite work arrangement. Current Alabama licensure is required.