Registered Dietitian Internal Medicine (Physical Activity & Weight Management)
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 58656 - 79772
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department:
SOM KC Internal Medicine - Weight Management-----
KU Weight ManagementPosition Title:
Registered Dietitian - Internal Medicine (Physical Activity & Weight Management)Job Family Group:
Professional StaffJob Description Summary:
The Registered Dietitian in the Division of Physical Activity and Weight Management provides evidence-based nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy to individuals participating in research studies focusing on obesity and other chronic health conditions. This position is responsible for assessing nutritional status implementing nutrition interventions and monitoring patient progress using established clinical research protocols.The Registered Dietitian also supports research initiatives by assisting with participant assessments recruitment data collection and study coordination activities.
Job Description:
Job Duties Outlined
Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments including diet history lifestyle factors and psychosocial influences on health.
Provide individualized nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy using evidence-based practices and program protocols.
Implement appropriate nutrition interventions tailored to specific clinical research outcomes.
Document participant assessments interventions and follow-up visits.
Monitor participant progress reassess nutritional needs and modify care plans accordingly.
Provide weight management education to individuals and groups through structured behavioral sessions.
Assist with clinical assessments for research participants including collection of anthropometric measures (e.g. weight height blood pressure) and administration of study questionnaires.
Support interventions related to behavior modification for eating habits.
Assist with recruitment enrollment and retention of participants in research studies.
Coordinate scheduling of research participants visits and assessments.
Enter research data into designated study databases and maintain accurate records.
Assist with organization and maintenance of research study documentation.
Collaborate with research staff and investigators to support study implementation and data quality.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities tasks duties and assignments. Furthermore job duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Certifications/Licenses:
Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential or eligible.
Kansas dietitian license or eligible.
Work Experience:
Experience in two or more of the following areas obtained through education employment internships or volunteer activities:
Weight management programs or counseling.
Nutrition counseling within a clinical community or research setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Masters degree in dietetics human nutrition health psychology counseling or related field.
Work Experience:
Two (2) years of experience with community clinical or research programs focused on nutrition counseling and related health-behavior modification.
Skills
Communication
Collaboration
Organization
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health dental and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance long-term disability insurance and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off including vacation and sick begins accruing upon hire plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment and paid time off for bereavement jury duty military service and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. Type: Regular Compensation Statement: The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to education experience and training qualifications relative to the requirements of the position and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range taking into account the combination of factors listed above. Minimum Midpoint MaximumTime Type:
Full timeRate Type:
SalaryPay Range:
$58656.00 - $79772.00
About Company
The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), a campus of the University of Kansas located in Kansas City, Kansas, offers educational programs and clinical training through its schools of Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Graduate Studies.
