Clinical & Research Dietitian I School of Medicine, Human Genetics

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The Genetic Metabolic Clinical & Research Dietitian I in Emory Universitys School of Medicine (SOM) is responsible for providing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to patients with inherited metabolic disorders (IMD) in an inpatient and outpatient clinical and/or research setting compliant with University and Healthcare TJC CMS and hospital policies and protocols.
• Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) includes assessment nutrition diagnosis intervention teaching and coordinating with appropriate staff to implement and manage patient care.
• Develops implements evaluates monitors and documents in the medical record the nutrition care plan for patients using the Nutrition Care Process based on patient diagnosis.
• Writes diet prescription and document changes in the medical record.
• Confirms diet prescriptions evaluates appropriateness implements manages or adjusts for oral and/or enteral/parenteral nutrition.
• Coordinates appropriate implementation of cultural religious ethnic preferences or medical requirements as related to teaching and the various resources that the patient may be referred to (i.e. Women Infants & Children WIC) insurance navigation services pharmacies durable medical equipment (DME) companies etc.).
• May evaluate and make recommendations regarding nutritional products and supplies.
• Provides care with minimal supervision provided by Level III or IV Dietitian.
• Effectively applies or participates in evidence-based research to enhance practice.
• Participates in nutrition rounds discharge planning and patient care conferences as appropriate.
• Collaborates with University and Healthcare teams to assure continuity of care through effective decision making resulting in quality patient care.
• Provides nutrition counseling to patients caregivers and providers based on identified needs.
• Designs evaluates and utilizes education materials based on the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics guidelines and evidence-based practice for staff patients families students and providers.
• Completes literature review related to patient care population.
• Develops and participates in protocols or patient care guidelines for area(s) of specialization in collaboration with providers.
• Completes annual professional compliance modules on time.
• Nutrition resource to physicians nurses other allied health professionals and support staff.
• Mentors level I dietitians.
• Seeks guidance and expertise from peers and appropriate medical personnel in order to expand professional knowledge for application of Medical Nutrition Therapy.
• Communicate and interpret nutrition information to other staff during nutrition & metabolic rounds or patient care conferences.
• May serve as food and nutrition resource/expert to the community through education and presentations participating in University & professional committees organizations civic groups corporations and the media.
• Supports teaching & knowledge application of dietetic students genetic counseling students and medical students in both face-to-face and online classroom environments.
• Assists the director with revising internship modules learning experiences and assignments in areas of clinical research and training expertise.
• May assist with educational activities in the genetics training programs as assigned.
• Conducts quality and performance improvement activities providing feedback to dietitians and other staff.
• Participates in performance evaluation of co-workers and evaluates interns independently.
• Participates in grant-funded research projects and study implementation by collecting and entering data using valid and reliable methods with some oversight.
• Develops new ideas identifies problems and assists with preparing and publishing manuscripts posters and oral presentations for new knowledge and research under the direction of the Program Director/Principal Investigator.
• Under supervision interacts with study participants at various stages of the life cycle by participating in study recruitment enrollment and scheduling of study subjects for visits.
• Performs protocol implementation diet assessments metabolic testing nutrition intervention and patient/provider education.
• Supports research at the Georgia Clinical & Translational Science Alliance (GA CTSA) research center (GCRC) and in the genetics nutrition research program as assigned.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• Position is Primarily Remote (Hybrid MF in person and Tu W Th remote)
• Position is for March 1 2026-Feb 28 2027 (1-year commitment)
• Emory University is accepting applications for a full-time post-masters fellowship in Genetic Metabolic Nutrition for the Division of Medical Genetics Department of Human Genetics.
• Fellows can opt to focus on clinical and/or nutrition research.
• We will consider recruiting a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) or MS RD; an entry-level or advanced dietitian seeking to enter the field of Genetic Metabolic Nutrition and pursue additional clinical nutrition training in this specialty area.
• Those with non-dietetic credentials will be provided equal consideration if demonstrating good competence in areas listed below.
• Seeking minimum 1-year commitment with earliest available start date and renewable for up to 5 years.
• Potential opportunities available for full-time employment upon successful completion of fellowship.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics.
• Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Licensed as a dietitian in the State of Georgia.
• Initiates and maintains development of a professional portfolio through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) to reflect professional and career goals.
• Maintains licensure and registration by participating in continuing education activities including an average of 15 nutrition-related continuing education hours annually.
• Competent in various computer skills and diet management software.
• Additional credentialing training and certification may be assigned based on current role.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University location as needed and at times on short notice. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions educational programs or employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training. Students faculty and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act and applicable executive orders federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance 201 Dowman Drive Administration Building Atlanta GA 30322. Telephone: (V) (TDD).

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