Job Posting Title:

Registered Dietitian, Musculoskeletal Institute, Division of Health Social Work, UT Health Austin, Dell Medical School

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Hiring Department:

Dell Medical School

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Dec 19, 2024

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Registered Dietitian will be an integral member of an interdisciplinary, team-based program providing care to patients within the Musculoskeletal Institute at UT Health Austin, Dell Medical School. Additionally, the Registered Dietitian will collaborate with the Division of Health Social Work, working collectively to deliver exemplary, patient-centered care in an innovative and dynamic environment.

The Division of Health Social Work serves as a centralized hub for social workers and other integrated health providers, fostering an environment that empowers professionals to improve health and enhance the well-being of patients and families in partnership with patients, families, and communities. Through cutting-edge models and comprehensive services, the division creates tangible value within the healthcare ecosystem while championing whole-person care and interprofessional collaboration. Functioning as a formalized collaborative structure, the Division of Health Social Work unites interprofessional missions, cultivating synergies that drive impactful, patient-centric care. The Division of Health Social Work offers additional clinical training opportunities for individuals working towards licensure, including supervision for those pursuing their LCSW.

Purpose

The Registered Dietitian will support patients with chronic musculoskeletal medical conditions in achieving their healthcare goals in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. This includes assessing nutritional status and needs, developing and implementing personalized nutrition care plans, and monitoring progress. The Registered Dietitian will deliver evidence-based nutrition interventions tailored to the needs of patients with complex medical conditions.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and counsel patients and their families on managing musculoskeletal conditions, chronic pain, and related health concerns. Collect detailed dietary histories and food records to evaluate lifestyle, eating habits, and food tolerances. Develop, review, update, and implement evidence-based educational materials and protocols to support patients in adopting dietary and lifestyle practices that enhance physical and mental health. Tailor nutrition plans to patients' unique needs, including their lifestyle preferences, as well as their diagnosis and education level.

Ensure accurate documentation of patient education, understanding, anticipated engagement in services, and follow-up recommendations in the electronic health record (EHR).

Partner with physicians, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated, patient-centered care. Coordinate all aspects of nutrition care, including assessment, care planning, screening, tracking and reporting patient outcomes, and aligning patient goals with personalized health strategies.

Assist in the development and delivery of training programs for physicians, clinical staff, patients, and community members to increase awareness and understanding of the role of nutrition in health and recovery.

Contribute to the creation of nutrition protocols and resources tailored to musculoskeletal care, with a focus on weight loss and diabetic education.

Stay current with the latest research and best practices in clinical nutrition and musculoskeletal health. Actively participate in division meetings, team huddles, case discussions, and care planning sessions. Engage in training, workshops, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field. Must be registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and obtain licensure from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians within six (6) months of employment. Requires a minimum of two (2) years of post-degree clinical experience in a healthcare setting. Demonstrates the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals, including physicians, psychologists, social workers, nurses, physician assistants, physical therapists, dietitians, pharmacists, and medical assistants. Maintains a highly collaborative approach within the team, as well as with local, regional, and national professional communities. Possesses excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, as well as strong organizational, planning, follow-up, and time management abilities. Exhibits strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-provider practice environment.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual in Spanish and English is strongly preferred. A minimum of three (3) years of post-degree clinical experience in a healthcare setting. A Master’s degree in Nutrition or a related field. The candidate must have experience providing care as part of an interdisciplinary team and promoting evidence-based practices with medically underserved populations.  

Salary Range

$65,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions

May work around biohazards

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.