Clinical Dietitian

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

19d•$30 - $41

About The Position

The University of Rochester is hiring a per-diem, Time as Reported Registered Dietitian (Study Dietitian) for a multisite randomized controlled trial of a whole food, plant-based diet for women with metastatic breast cancer. The role is expected to average approximately 10 hours per week, with weekly hours varying according to enrollment, class schedules, coaching needs, meetings, and other study activities. The trial is anticipated to last approximately 2.5 years. Participants may be located anywhere in the continental United States and will receive frozen prepared meals for part of their participation, along with education and support from the Study Dietitian. After training with study investigators and the interdisciplinary study team on the approved protocol and curriculum, the Study Dietitian will lead two virtual group classes via Zoom every other week and conduct recurring individual coaching by phone or videoconference. The dietitian will support participants in understanding, adopting, and adhering to the prescribed dietary pattern; lead discussions; provide education on recipes, meal planning, resources, and practical application; and coordinate with guest content experts as appropriate. Individual coaching includes monitoring common concerns and barriers and offering tailored education and strategies. The Study Dietitian will document participant interactions according to study procedures and participate in regular study-team meetings and related activities. The role also includes broader clinical nutrition functions as assigned, including nutrition assessment, monitoring, evaluation, education, and individualized nutrition care planning for patients and families across the lifecycle. The dietitian will integrate evidence-based research into patient education, practice, and management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, accepted for degrees received before January 1, 2024, with Commission on Dietetics Registration certification and completion of a one-year dietetic internship; or a master’s degree with CEND certification for degrees received on or after January 1, 2024, and completion of a one-year dietetic internship; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Registry-eligible by the Commission on Dietetic Registration upon hire.
Obtain Registered Dietitian (RD) credential within 9 months.
Demonstrated strong communication skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively in a busy, multidisciplinary medical practice setting.
Ability to prioritize workload and multitask accurately and efficiently.

Nice To Haves

Clinical nutrition experience in a healthcare setting.
Clinical experience running group classes or programs.
Clinical experience coaching individuals to follow a whole food, plant-based diet (vegan with no added oils).

Responsibilities

Lead virtual group education classes using the study curriculum to teach participants about a whole food, plant-based diet.
Provide recurring individual coaching to intervention participants by phone or videoconference, including informal body-weight tracking and supportive discussions.
Educate participants about recipes, meal planning, diet-related resources, and the rationale and practical application of the dietary pattern.
Monitor participants for concerns and barriers to following the dietary pattern and provide individualized education, coaching, and strategies where possible.
Coordinate with guest content experts as appropriate.
Complete required documentation for participant interactions in accordance with study procedures.
Communicate with participants about study activities, including activities outside the dietitian’s direct responsibility, as needed.
Participate in training on the study protocol and curriculum with investigators and the interdisciplinary study team.
Attend regular study-team meetings and provide updates about participant successes, challenges, and study processes.
Provide nutritional assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and education to patients and families.
Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans for patients across the lifecycle, as assigned.
Integrate evidence-based research into patient education, practice, and management.
Perform other duties as assigned.