Registered Dietitian

This position is Open until filled. Early applications are encouraged as the position may close before the listed deadline once a suitable candidate is found.

Summary of Job Duties:

The Registered Dietitian (RD) will be based in the Primary Care Clinic at the Pat Walker Health Center serving a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff of the University of Arkansas. The RD will use evidence-based practice, education and experience for clinical care and responsibilities to provide 1:1 nutrition education and counseling. Other duties include education and instruction in health/dietetic matters for individual patients including preventative care/screening. The RD, as indicated, will collaborate with medical, nursing, lab and x-ray staff for standard operations and evidence-based medicine to meet regulatory compliance. Active participation in improvement projects/processes, multidisciplinary meetings, and professional development. Exercises fiscal responsibility by managing time and resources efficiently; prioritizing effective patient care. 

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in human nutrition and/or Dietetics or equivalent combination of education and experience from an accredited institution of higher education

Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) via the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Licensure from the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board (LD)

At least one to three years of healthcare experience in clinical dietetics

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Dietetics or related field from an accredited institution of higher education

Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietician (CEDRD) or willingness to work toward Certification.

Professional experience in a college health setting or with a college population.

Knowledge Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

Extensive knowledge and skills to utilize various methods to deliver learning solutions for desired training outcomes.

Extensive knowledge and application of the communication techniques and relationship building skills; ability to effectively transmit, receive and accurately interpret ideas, information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Working knowledge and understanding of (young) adult growth and development.

Knowledge and ability to use office support tools available on the desktop (e.g. Microsoft Office, e-mail, presentation software, and electronic medical record).

Additional Information:

This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.

Salary Information:

$62,000 - $65,000 (Commensurate with education and experience)

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Dr. Debbie Deere, Staff Physician, Medical Director of Eating Disorder Treatment Team

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.