Clinical Dietitian Professional

About the role

This position supports our outpatient Special Care Clinic population. This is a primarily outpatient role with the potential for inpatient coverage. Location is primarily based at Anschutz Medical Center but may require travel to other locations within the Denver Metro Area.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, and delivers accurate medical nutrition therapy using established standards and evidence.
• Participates in advocacy, policy and procedure review, quality improvement and/or research.
• Participates as a collaborative member of committees, task forces, and workgroups, contributing to initiatives and projects that advance the organization's mission.
• Incorporates principles of culture-competence and family-centered care.
• Trains and observes RDs, interns, and students in their clinical practice. Provides feedback to enhance understanding and compliance.
• Pursues professional growth and skill development.
• Actively contributes to rounds, care conferences, and care coordination.
• Collaborates and promotes teamwork to achieve positive patient and client outcomes across the organization and/or within the department.
• Proactively connects with Clinical Nutrition team members and other disciplines in the organization to identify Clinical Nutrition-related issues, potential solutions, and opportunities for quality and process improvement.
• Ensures compliance with established regulatory standards and healthcare regulatory requirements by identifying and following policies and procedures for the nutritional care provided.
• Accurately documents patient care and tracks time/activities for use with benchmarking, billing, and/or productivity in accordance with department standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (prior to 2024 graduates). Master's Degree required for 2024 (and beyond) graduates.
• Experience: Two (2) years of clinical nutrition experience.
• Licenses & Certifications: Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) adhering to the Commission of Dietetic Registration guidelines.

Pay

Annual salary range (based on 40 hours worked per week): $63,317.59 to $94,976.38. Expected starting pay will likely fall between $34.00 and $38.00/hour. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified external candidates. Relocation assistance available to qualified candidates relocating from 100 miles or greater. Conditions may apply.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Days, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. May include rotating weekend and holiday responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package including base pay, incentives, and paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company provided life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 403b employer match (retirement savings)
• Robust wellness program
• Access to professional development tools, including an education benefit
• Annual employee bonus program based on organizational performance
• Annual base pay increases based on performance over the previous year