[Hiring] Clinical Dietitian @University of Rochester

Role Description

This posting is for a Time as Reported (TAR) Registered Dietitian (herein referred to as the Study Dietitian), averaging approximately 10 hours per week, who will provide education and coaching for the intervention arm of a multisite randomized controlled trial utilizing a whole food, plant-based diet in women with metastatic breast cancer. The trial is anticipated to last approximately 2.5 years.

• Study participants will receive frozen prepared meals for part of their participation, along with intensive education and support provided by the Study Dietitian.
• Participants will attend a virtual group class every other week and receive regular individual coaching via phone or videoconference.
• The Study Dietitian will be responsible for delivering group classes and providing individual coaching to all intervention participants in accordance with the study protocol.
• Participate in training with study investigators and the interdisciplinary study team to become familiar with the approved study protocol and curriculum.
• Teach two virtual group classes via Zoom every other week and conduct recurring individual coaching calls with participants assigned to the intervention arm.
• Help participants understand, adopt, and adhere to the whole food, plant-based dietary pattern throughout their participation in the study.
• Lead group discussions; provide education regarding recipes, meal planning, and diet-related resources.
• Explain the rationale for and practical application of a whole food, plant-based diet; coordinate with guest content experts as appropriate.
• Monitor participants for common concerns and barriers associated with adopting the dietary pattern and provide individualized education, coaching, and strategies to address those barriers.
• Complete required study documentation for all participant interactions in accordance with established study procedures.
• Participate in regular meetings and other study-related activities with the interdisciplinary research team.
• All study participants are women with metastatic breast cancer and may be located anywhere within the continental United States.
• Weekly hours may vary based on participant enrollment, class schedules, coaching needs, study meetings, and other protocol-related activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree accepted if certified by the Commission on Dietetics Registration for degrees received before 1/1/2024 and completion of one-year dietetic internship experience required.
• Master's degree CEND certified for degrees received on/after 1/1/2024 and completion of one-year dietetic internship experience required.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Clinical nutrition experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Requirements

• Demonstrated strong communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a busy, multi-disciplinary medical practice setting required.
• Ability to prioritize workload and multi-task with accuracy and efficiency required.
• Clinical experience running group classes or programs strongly preferred.
• Clinical experience coaching individuals to follow a whole food, plant-based diet (vegan with no added oils) strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Compensation Range: $30.00 - $40.50.
• The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job.
• Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, determined by factors including market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise, and internal equity considerations.

Company Description

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better.

• Committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
• This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates.