PEDIATRIC / ADULT ALLERGY RD

About the role

This full-time (40 hr/wk) position is a newly established role providing dedicated nutrition expertise for the UVA Food and Digestive Allergic Disease Center of Excellence. The dietitian will focus on the clinical care of pediatric and adult patients with eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders, non‑IgE food allergy syndromes (including FPIES and alpha‑gal syndrome), and IgE‑mediated food allergies, working in the outpatient clinic setting at the University of Virginia Medical Center, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for pediatric and adult patients with eosinophilic GI disorders, non‑IgE food allergy syndromes, and IgE‑mediated food allergies.
• Develop and maintain nutrition care pathways and protocols in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in research and quality improvement projects.
• Host and mentor dietetic interns.
• Pursue leadership and community service opportunities.
• Engage in continuing education through the internal nutrition team and the health system.
• Support specialty clinics including EGID clinics, IgE‑mediated food allergy clinics, GI‑Allergy Clinic, alpha‑gal syndrome clinics, and other clinics as determined by Center leadership.
• Contribute to the Center’s four aims: clinical care, medical education, research & scholarship, and community outreach as funding evolves.

Requirements

• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Licensed Dietitian (or willingness to obtain licensure) in Virginia.
• Minimum of five years of experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nutrition (preferred).
• Advanced Practice Certification through CDR (preferred).
• Demonstrated knowledge of working with allergy populations (preferred).
• Prior healthcare experience (preferred).

Skills

• Nutrition assessment and counseling for allergic gastrointestinal conditions.
• Development and implementation of nutrition care pathways and protocols.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration within allergy, gastroenterology, and immunology teams.
• Patient and family education on therapeutic diets.
• Ability to contribute to research, quality improvement, and mentoring activities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• 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)
• Eligibility for paid and/or unpaid time off per applicable federal, state, and local laws

Pay

$60,000 – $100,000, based on experience.

Schedule

Monday – Friday.