Type: Full-Time
Posted: Today
Category: Health and Medical Services

The University of Iowa Healthcare department of Food & Nutrition is seeking a Clinical Dietitian II or Dietitian I to use Nutrition Care Process to assess, evaluate, and provide medical nutrition therapy for patients in assigned areas. Teaches dietetic students. Participates in multidisciplinary teams and develops nutritional components of care. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient’s status according to age.

• Use Nutrition Care Process to assess, evaluate, and provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling for adult and geriatric outpatients and inpatients
• Teaches Master of Clinical Nutrition Students.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams and develop nutritional components of care
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient’s status according to age

The department intends to hire one candidate from either Clinical Dietitian I or Clinical Dietitian II based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please address in your application the specific position for which you which to be considered or both.

Percent of Time: 100%

Pay Grade: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan

Dietitian II: 07

Dietitian I: 05

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Clinical Dietitian II

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• 5-7 years of clinical nutrition experience

Certifications

• Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required
• Licensure by the State of Iowa is required

Clinical Dietitian I

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates registered prior to January 1 2024, a Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Certifications

• Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required
• Licensure by the State of Iowa is required

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.

Additional questions, please reach out to Tamara Griffith at tamara-griffith@uiowa.edu.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Dietitian II
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus
• Pay Level: 07

CompensationContact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Tamara Griffith
• Contact Email: tamara-griffith@uiowa.edu

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences

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