Dietitian

Job Summary

Medical Services at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Dietitian! This is an 80% part-time position that is eligible for benefits. This role delivers comprehensive nutritional services including assessment, education, therapy, plan of care, and the promotion of nutrition health and wellness in the Physical Therapy and Integrative Care (PTIC) department. The position will also attend and participate in department and organization meetings and assist with ancillary projects and outreach events when assigned, and will represent nutritional services and the PTIC department on assigned committees.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are
Medical Services staff understand and are committed to the unique health concerns of our student population, making us an unparalleled source of advocacy for student wellness! Medical Services provides a wide range of health care services for students for primary care, physicals, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, allergy shots, vaccinations, travel health care, and concussion care. Our skilled team of providers collaborate to support the overall health of our students with our team of physicians/nurses, physical therapists, registered dietitians, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and massage therapists.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Patient Care:

• Provide nutrition assessments, education and nutritional counseling for individuals and groups with a wide variety of nutritional concerns.
• Provide patient-centered care for all nutritional concerns using current evidence-based knowledge within an integrated medial model, ensuring patient satisfaction and safety.
• Specialize in assessment and nutritional counseling for individuals with eating disorders.
• Communicate / collaborate with other health care providers (internal and external).
• Implement and teach nutrition-related skills promoting health and recovery from disordered eating and body image disturbance.
• Maintain knowledge / proficiency by participating in ongoing continuing education in a variety of areas, including eating disorders, diabetes, cardio-vascular disease, celiac sprue, nutritional supplements and nutrition for physical performance.
• Provide both individual and group nutrition interventions based on evaluation of the patient and significant others, while considering ethnic, cultural and personal needs.
• Communicate lab results and provide follow-up recommendations; consultation for abnormal results with the Medical Director.
• Participate in an interdisciplinary eating disorders team for case consultation.
• Complete accurate and timely EHR documentation and charges for all patients.

Administration, Projects, Outreach:

• Participate in peer reviews of colleagues and quality improvement activities as assigned.
• When assigned, attend and participate in department meetings, business and education and diversity events/programs.
• Understand the operations of Health & Wellness within CU Boulder.
• Participate in policy and procedure / guideline developing, drafting, editing, and revising as assigned.
• Participate in campus community outreach programs and events and assume other related responsibilities as assigned.

What You Should Know
This is a primarily in-person position. This is an 80% position, and working hours will fall during regular working hours (Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm in the fall/spring and 7:30 am - 4:30 pm in the summer). This role is not expected to work University recognized holidays or evenings and will not be on call at any time.

What We Can Offer
This 80% position has an annual salary range of $50,000 - $56,000.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .

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What We Require

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Registered Dietitian with credentials from Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• 1 year experience providing nutrition counseling for individuals with eating disorders.
• BLS Certificate within 3 months of hire.

What You Will Need

• Experience with patient charting using electronic medical records.
• Basic functional computer skills (experience with Windows based systems).
• Good communication, customer service and problem-solving skills.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Two (2) or more years of dietetics or nutrition experience.
• Experience working with patients diagnosed with eating disorder and/or disordered eating.
• Previous EHR experience.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by November 19, 2024 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs .

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu