METABOLIC / GENETICS RD
Location & Setting
- Location: Morrison Healthcare at University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA
- Setting: Large acute care/teaching hospital
- Schedule: M-F rotating weekend on call
Job Summary
Join a talented group of more than 80 dietitians at the University of Virginia Health System in beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia. At this level one trauma center, dietitians play an integral role on multidisciplinary teams in many specialty areas, both in the 675 bed inpatient setting, as well as in over 35 outpatient clinics. RDs participate in research and quality improvement projects, host dietetic interns, and are supported in pursuing leadership and community service experiences. Continuing education opportunities are plentiful from within the accomplished nutrition team and from the health system which values ongoing training and education.
At the University of Virginia Health, we boast a team of 18 talented pediatric RDs, who are eager to support and train a new teammate who is passionate about pediatrics. Our RDNs are a fundamental part of our NICU, PICU, pediatric inpatient and over 15 pediatric outpatient clinics. We strive to learn, teach and mentor, and our collaboration with physicians, NPs, SLPs, pharmacists, social workers, RN care coordinators and many others helps to make our work patient-centered, progressive, and rewarding.
Responsibilities
- This RD will join two experienced metabolic RDs and will be skilled in providing medical nutrition therapy to patients with inborn errors of metabolism from birth through adulthood
- Work closely with the genetics medical team regarding intervention, education and follow up of patients
- This full-time position will join our inpatient and outpatient pediatric nutrition team, caring for metabolic patients during hospital admission and close outpatient follow up
- This role involves nutrition support
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or CDR exam eligible
- Licensed Dietitian (or willing to obtain) in the state of practice as applicable
- Healthcare experience preferred—new graduates with strong clinical training are encouraged to apply
Certifications
- Obtaining CNSC (Certified Nutrition Support Clinician), CSP (Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition) or similar certification is strongly recommended within two years of hire
Benefits
- Education Reimbursement – Financial support for advanced learning
- Career Advancement – Growth programs tailored to RDNs
- Board Certifications – financial rewards for obtaining specialty certifications
- Relocation Assistance – Support when moving 50+ miles (based on location)
- Professional Membership Dues, CDR, & Licensure – We cover your professional fees
- Free CEUs – Through our nutrition education webinar series
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD&D, Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan
- Flexible Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state), Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)