Clinical Dietitian at University of Rochester

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Job Location (Full Address): 265 Crittenden Blvd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Time as Reported / Per Diem Scheduled Weekly Hours: As Scheduled Department: 400119 Surgery-Cancer Control Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URCB 211 H Compensation Range: $30.00 - $40.50 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. Responsibilities: This posting is for a Time as Reported (TAR) Registered Dietitian (herein referred to as the Study Dietitian), averaging approximately 10 hours per week, who will provide education and coaching for the intervention arm of a multisite randomized controlled trial utilizing a whole food, plant-based diet in women with metastatic breast cancer. The trial is anticipated to last approximately 2.5 years. Study participants will receive frozen prepared meals for part of their participation, along with intensive education and support provided by the Study Dietitian. Participants will attend a virtual group class every other week and receive regular individual coaching via phone or videoconference. The Study Dietitian will be responsible for delivering group classes and providing individual coaching to all intervention participants in accordance with the study protocol. The Study Dietitian will participate in training with study investigators and the interdisciplinary study team to become familiar with the approved study protocol and curriculum. Following training, the Study Dietitian will teach two virtual group classes via Zoom every other week and conduct recurring individual coaching calls with participants assigned to the intervention arm. The Study Dietitian will help participants understand, adopt, and adhere to the whole food, plant-based dietary pattern throughout their participation in the study. Responsibilities will include leading group discussions; providing education regarding recipes, meal planning, and diet-related resources; explaining the rationale for and practical application of a whole food, plant-based diet; and coordinating with guest content experts as appropriate. During individual phone or videoconference coaching sessions, the Study Dietitian will monitor participants for common concerns and barriers associated with adopting the dietary pattern and provide individualized education, coaching, and strategies to address those barriers when possible. The Study Dietitian will complete required study documentation for all participant interactions in accordance with established study procedures and will participate in regular meetings and other study-related activities with the interdisciplinary research team. All study participants are women with metastatic breast cancer and may be located anywhere within the continental United States. Although the position is expected to average approximately 10 hours per week, weekly hours may vary based on participant enrollment, class schedules, coaching needs, study meetings, and other protocol-related activities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Run group education classes to help study participants learn about the whole food, plant-based diet per the study curriculum. Provides ongoing nutritional assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and education to patients and families. Develops and imple