Clinical Dietitian 1 (H) at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

Job Description:

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The Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Clinical Dietitian to work on the UHealth Campus. The Clinical Dietitian promotes good dietary health and treats medical conditions by devising eating plans for patients based on the science of nutrition. Moreover, the Dietitian formulates and executes programs and materials to educate people about nutrition.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Helps people come to terms with their illnesses.


• Makes educational presentations and writes patient progress reports.


• Meets directly with patients to identify nutritional needs.


• Identifies ways to improve care of patients and makes recommendations to appropriate staff.


• Performs research and recommends ways to expand and improve nutrition programs.


• Evaluates the effects of meal plans and changes the plans when appropriate.


• Keeps up with the latest developments in nutritional science.


• Buys foods and administers budget.


• Schedules appointments and responds to patients' questions or concerns. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.


• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.


• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.


• Ability to understand and follow instructions.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:Full time
Employee Type:Staff
Pay Grade:H8 Apply Now