at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Registered Dietitian - Internal Medicine (Physical Activity & Weight Management)
Department:
SOM KC Internal Medicine - Weight Management
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KU Weight Management
Position Title:
Registered Dietitian - Internal Medicine (Physical Activity & Weight Management)
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job 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.
- Weight management programs or counseling.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Master's 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. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Salary
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.
Pay Range:
$58,656.00 - $79,772.00
Minimum
$58,656.00
Midpoint
$69,000.00
Maximum
$79,772.00
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Registered-Dietitian---Internal-Medicine--Physical-Activity---Weight-Management-_JR009821 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR009821.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
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