Registered Dietitian
University of Arkansas
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University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Eating Disorder Treatment Team Management
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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.
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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.
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Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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