Registered Dietician

Who We Are Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu. The Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute (SSIHI), part of UCI Health and the Susan & Henry College of Health Sciences, works to transform healthcare through the practice of integrative health by conducting rigorous research, promoting evidence-based treatment modalities, educating the public on well-being practices, providing individualized, patient-centered clinical care, and providing services to the community that focus on obtaining optimal health. Your Role on the Team The Clinical Dietitian will provide specialized nutrition assessment, counseling, and medical nutrition therapy within an integrative and functional medicine model of care. The Clinical Dietitian will evaluate patients’ nutritional status, dietary patterns, lifestyle factors, health history, lab findings, and other relevant clinical parameters to develop individualized, evidence-informed nutrition interventions designed to support optimal health, prevent and manage chronic disease, and promote whole-person wellness. Working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of physicians and other health professionals, the Clinical Dietitian will integrate nutrition science with the principles of integrative and functional medicine to identify and address nutrition-related contributors to health and disease. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments; reviewing and interpreting relevant lab and clinical data; developing individualized nutrition care plans; providing one-on-one nutrition consultations and education; and supporting patients in implementing sustainable dietary and lifestyle changes. The Clinical Dietitian will also develop and facilitate group nutrition education programs and classes to promote health literacy, disease prevention, and self-management. Services provided by the Clinical Dietitian may include, but are not limited to, comprehensive dietary and nutrition assessments, individualized medical nutrition therapy, nutrition counseling and education, therapeutic dietary recommendations, and collaboration in the development of comprehensive integrative and functional medicine care plans. What It Takes to be Successful Required: Excellent verbal, writing, and computer skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people, patients, staff, faculty, fellows and other professionals Knowledge of cultural customs as they related to health care and food preferences Must be organized and able to re-prioritize tasks; must be able to multi-task Integrative Health Experience Graduation from an accredited program in nutritional science BS degree and internship accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Registered Dietician certification by CDR Integrative Health Experience Total Rewards In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits. Conditions of Employment: The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan Employment Misconduct* Legal Right to work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment *Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements. California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E-Verify Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php Closing Statement: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu. Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

The Clinical Dietitian will provide specialized nutrition assessment, counseling, and medical nutrition therapy within an integrative and functional medicine model of care. The Clinical Dietitian will evaluate patients’ nutritional status, dietary patterns, lifestyle factors, health history, lab findings, and other relevant clinical parameters to develop individualized, evidence-informed nutrition interventions designed to support optimal health, prevent and manage chronic disease, and promote whole-person wellness. Working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of physicians and other health professionals, the Clinical Dietitian will integrate nutrition science with the principles of integrative and functional medicine to identify and address nutrition-related contributors to health and disease. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments; reviewing and interpreting relevant lab and clinical data; developing individualized nutrition care plans; providing one-on-one nutrition consultations and education; and supporting patients in implementing sustainable dietary and lifestyle changes. The Clinical Dietitian will also develop and facilitate group nutrition education programs and classes to promote health literacy, disease prevention, and self-management. Services provided by the Clinical Dietitian may include, but are not limited to, comprehensive dietary and nutrition assessments, individualized medical nutrition therapy, nutrition counseling and education, therapeutic dietary recommendations, and collaboration in the development of comprehensive integrative and functional medicine care plans.

Required: Excellent verbal, writing, and computer skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people, patients, staff, faculty, fellows and other professionals Knowledge of cultural customs as they related to health care and food preferences Must be organized and able to re-prioritize tasks; must be able to multi-task Integrative Health Experience Graduation from an accredited program in nutritional science BS degree and internship accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Registered Dietician certification by CDR Integrative Health Experience Total Rewards In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits. Conditions of Employment: The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan Employment Misconduct* Legal Right to work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment *Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements. California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E-Verify Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php Closing Statement: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.