Details
Open Date 09/18/2023
Requisition Number PRN36384B
Job Title PS Clinical Dietitian
Working Title PS Clinical Dietitian Nutritionist, Research
Job Grade UGR
FLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 30
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
M – F, varied
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00958 - DFPM-Administration
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 50,250
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
This position requires the organization of a nutrition research project that entails planning, directing, and overseeing all aspects of the grant activities as it pertains to work with research data collection in the Park City-Heber area community senior centers. The applicant will be required to interface with senior center directors and staff in developing the day-to-day grant operations of the Malnutrition Health Equity Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults project at each of the research center sites to ensure data collection continuity, quality and fidelity to the project.
This position requires a Bachelors in dietetics, nutrition, or nutrition-related field. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified. Successful completion of an approved Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics program and registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or registration eligible. This job offers flexible hours, local travel to community senior centers with mileage reimbursement and 40% remote work available.
The applicant should have knowledge in the area of aging and community health to support the grant objectives and the required activities as directed by the grant supervisors and Principal Investigator. The applicant should demonstrate leadership skills in the area of project planning and coordination to ensure effective monitoring and relationships with key grant personnel. Grant management training will be provided.
This project is approved by the University of Utah Institutional Review Board which requires all research records to be confidential and securely housed.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
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
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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