Adult Outpatient Oncology Clinical Dietitian I/ Dietitian II
The University of Iowa Health Care department of Food & Nutrition is seeking a Clinical Dietitian I or Clinical Dietitian II to use Nutrition Care Process to assess, evaluate, and provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling for the oncology adult and geriatric outpatient populations.
- Teach Master of Clinical Nutrition Students
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams and develop nutritional components of care
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient's status according to age
University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®
The department intends to hire one candidate from either Clinical Dietitian I or Clinical Dietitian II based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please address if your application the specific position for which you which to be considered or both.
Percent of Time: 100%
Pay Grade:
Dietitian I: 5 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan
Dietitian II: 7 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan
Benefits Highlights:
- Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Clinical Dietitian II
Required Qualifications
- A master's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Reasonable (5-7 years) clinical nutrition experience.
- Demonstrated competency of patient care in the oncology adult and geriatric populations in the outpatient setting.
- Experience in making enteral and parenteral recommendations and selecting appropriate formulas.
- Licensure by the State of Iowa is required.
- Registration by the Commission of Dietetic Registration is required.
- Excellent written and communication skills are required.
Clinical Dietitian I
Required Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates registered prior to January 1 2024, a Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required
- Licensure by the State of Iowa is required
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.
Additional questions, please reach out to Tamara Griffith at tamara-griffith@uiowa.edu
Applicant Resource Center –
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Hours:
Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Or by appointment
Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule a time to visit.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
