Clinical Dietitian 1 (H)

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here ( to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet ( . The Diabetes Research Institute has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Dietitian 1 (H) position. The incumbent coordinates, plans, and conducts programs to educate patients about nutrition. Additionally, the Clinical Dietitian administers medical nutrition therapy and advises food service operations for assigned facilities. The Clinical Dietitian provides nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy to patients in order to further their medical and personal goals. The Clinical Dietitian is a member of the Diabetes Education Team and will support and collaborate with the Senior Clinical Dietitian and the Nurse Educator. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS + Plans menus and inspects food to ensure portions adhere to set restrictions and dietary standards. + Assesses patientsu2019 nutritional status and develops individualized nutritional plans. + Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician. + Assists in managing family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patientsu2019 care. + Triages patients to determine the urgency of physician evaluation. + Documents and reports care in an accurate and timely fashion. + Collaborates with the development of educational materials. + Identifies and accounts for specific ethnic, cultural, and religious needs. + Responds to, resolves, and follows up regarding patient inquiries or concerns. + Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University ass This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. CORE QUALIFICATIONS + Bacheloru2019s degree in nutrition from an accredited university or college program required; masteru2019s degree preferred + Current/valid FL Dietitian license required + Active FL Registered Dietitian status + Certified Diabetes Educator or eligible to sit for exam within 24 months of hire + Minimum 2 years of relevant experience DRI CORE JOB FUNCTIONS u00b7 Responsible for undertaking nutrition and diabetes self-management assessment and counseling of patients in individual and group settings u00b7 Confers with education team, physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate medical and nutritional needs of patients. u00b7 Assesses the nutritional needs of patients and develops and implements nutritional care plans. u00b7 Documents the nutritional status and needs of outpatients using established standards of care and practice guidelines. u00b7 Initiates and follows patients for nutrient intake analysis and makes recommendations for continuance progression or initiation of alternate therapies. u00b7 Serves as a clinical nutrition resource and subject matter expert to physicians, patients, and staff. u00b7 Participates in departmental performance improvement activities and training. u00b7 Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education: + Bacheloru2019s degree in nutrition from an accredited university or college program; masteru2019s degree preferred Certification and Licensing: + Current/valid FL Dietitian license required + Active FL Registered Dietitian status + Certified Diabetes Educator or eligible to sit for exam within 24 months of hire Experience: u00b7 Minimum 3 years of relevant experience preferred Department Specific Functions: Patient assessment & education in disease management (75%) u00b7 Provide nutritional assessment to patients with diabetes and associated disorders, including medical nutrition therapy, carbohydrate counting and weight management u00b7 For those patients with diabetes, assess, implement and document diabetes self-management skills, referring to and liaising with the diabetes nurse educator and senior clinical dietitian as required. u00b7 Participate and support in community-based diabetes and weight loss programs u00b7 Assist in the development and implementation of the u201cMastering Your Diabetesu201d program (a DRI based diabetes self-management program held quarterly, including weekends) u00b7 Provide nutritional and diabetes self-management assessment and counseling for adults and pediatric patients with diabetes and associated disorders u00b7 Obtain or maintain CDE status to provide diabetes education for both adult and pediatric patients, encompassing the American Diabetes Association National Standards of DSME and demonstrate knowledge of glucose monitoring, pattern recognition, evaluation of physician determined insulin algorithms and insulin pump therapy etc. u00b7 Develop knowledge and training of insulin Pumps and glucose monitors. #LI-GD1 The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here ( for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: H8

Created: 2026-04-04