Registered Dietician

University of California • Santa Cruz, CA

410d • $75,765 - $90,366

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian at UC Santa Cruz will provide nutritional care to university students with specific health needs, focusing on medical nutritional therapy for conditions such as eating disorders, diabetes, and food allergies. This part-time position includes a 12-week unpaid summer work break while retaining health benefits, allowing for a balanced work-life schedule.

Requirements

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Foods and Nutrition/Dietetics.
• Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to counsel and instruct patients on food preparation and healthy weight.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated flexibility and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• 3-5 years of experience as a dietitian.
• Experience in medical nutritional therapy consultation on Eating Disorders.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutritional therapy via direct primary care appointments with individual patients and document visits in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Collaborate with patients to create nutrition plans, evaluate patient resources and capabilities, and track progress.
• Manage and track complex eating disorder cases with considerable independence.
• Consult with and advise medical providers and pharmacists on diagnoses, management, and diet, including supplements and nutritional product recommendations.
• Serve as the sole dietitian for the UCSC Interdisciplinary Eating Disorder Team, collaborating with clinical staff to review individual cases and create treatment plans.
• Provide in-service training for UCSC Dining Services staff on current nutritional topics.
• Educate campus populations on current nutritional topics through speaking engagements.
• Prepare and develop guidelines, policies, and procedures on medical nutritional therapy.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Care Insurance Plans
• UC Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 13 Paid Holidays plus accrued vacation and sick leave
• Discount at UCSC recreation facilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees