Department:

SOM KC Internal Medicine - Weight Management

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KU Weight Management

Position Title:

Registered Dietitian - Internal Medicine (Physical Activity & Weight Management)

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

The Registered Dietitian in the Division of Physical Activity and Weight Management provides evidence-based nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy to individuals participating in research studies focusing on obesity and other chronic health conditions. This position is responsible for assessing nutritional status, implementing nutrition interventions, and monitoring patient progress using established clinical research protocols.

The Registered Dietitian also supports research initiatives by assisting with participant assessments, recruitment, data collection, and study coordination activities.

Job Description:

Job Duties Outlined

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments including diet history, lifestyle factors, and psychosocial influences on health.

• Provide individualized nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy using evidence-based practices and program protocols.

• Implement appropriate nutrition interventions tailored to specific clinical research outcomes.

• Document participant assessments, interventions, and follow-up visits.

• Monitor participant progress, reassess nutritional needs, and modify care plans accordingly.

• Provide weight management education to individuals and groups through structured behavioral sessions.

• Assist with clinical assessments for research participants, including collection of anthropometric measures (e.g., weight, height, blood pressure) and administration of study questionnaires.

• Support interventions related to behavior modification for eating habits.

• Assist with recruitment, enrollment, and retention of participants in research studies.

• Coordinate scheduling of research participants visits and assessments.

• Enter research data into designated study databases and maintain accurate records.

• Assist with organization and maintenance of research study documentation.

• Collaborate with research staff and investigators to support study implementation and data quality.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Certifications/Licenses: 

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential or eligible.

• Kansas dietitian license or eligible.

Work Experience:

• Experience in two or more of the following areas, obtained through education, employment, internships, or volunteer activities:

  • Weight management programs or counseling.

  • Nutrition counseling within a clinical, community, or research setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree in dietetics, human nutrition, health psychology, counseling, or related field.

Work Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience with community, clinical, or research programs focused on nutrition counseling and related health-behavior modification.

Skills

• Communication

• Collaboration

• Organization

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. 

Pay Range:

$58,656.00 - $79,772.00

Minimum

$58,656.00

Midpoint

$69,000.00

Maximum

$79,772.00