Clinical Dietitian - Cystic Fibrosis (Adult & Pediatric)

The University Of Vermont Medical Center • Burlington, VT

121d • $32 - $49

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian is a key member of the healthcare team responsible for delivering evidence based medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to both inpatient and outpatient populations within designated units and programs. This role involves conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments, prescribing individualized nutrition interventions, performing nutrition focused physical examinations, and documenting care in alignment with departmental and organizational policies. The Clinical Dietitian collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to support clinical decision making and contributes to treatment planning and discharge coordination. Additionally, this position provides nutrition education to patients, families, healthcare professionals, students, and community members. The dietitian also serves as a clinical preceptor to dietetic interns, adhering to ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) standards and institutional affiliation agreements. Active participation in unit-based care rounds, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development activities is expected. The Clinical Dietitian plays an essential role in advancing nutritional care and promoting health and wellness across the continuum of care.

Requirements

• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
• Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Vermont State Certification as a dietitian required within 90 days of hire.
• Proof of RD eligibility or completion of a Didactic Program in Dietetics and supervised practice experience accredited by ACEND.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing medical nutrition therapy to diverse patient populations.
• Skilled in conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments using age-appropriate standards.
• Experience managing therapeutic diets for inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Demonstrated cultural competence in delivering patient centered care.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Experience in patient education, care coordination, and participation in clinical rounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence based medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and prescribe individualized nutrition interventions.
• Perform nutrition focused physical examinations and document care according to policies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for clinical decision making and treatment planning.
• Provide nutrition education to patients, families, healthcare professionals, students, and community members.
• Serve as a clinical preceptor to dietetic interns.
• Participate in unit-based care rounds and quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in professional development activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree