Clinical Dietitian - Center for Team Care - Days
Company: JobAdX
Location: Richmond
Posted on: April 6, 2026
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Job Description:
The Dietician for the Center for Team Care (CTC) is a key member
of an interdisciplinary care team dedicated to supporting the
health and well?being of VCU Health employees through accessible,
patient-centered clinical services. This role provides
individualized medical nutrition therapy, lifestyle coaching, and
evidence-based dietary guidance to employees and their dependents
as part of their employer-sponsored healthcare benefit. Working
collaboratively with primary care providers, behavioral health
clinicians, pharmacists, nurses, and care coordinators, the
Dietician plays an essential role in managing chronic conditions,
promoting preventive care, and supporting long-term wellness for
VCU Health team members. The Dietician conducts comprehensive
nutritional assessments, develops personalized nutrition care
plans, provides ongoing follow-up, and delivers education through
both one?on?one visits and group programs. The ideal candidate
brings strong clinical expertise, excellent communication skills,
and a passion for supporting employees in improving their health
outcomes. This position enhances the integrated care model within
the Center for Team Care and contributes to a healthier, more
resilient VCU Health workforce. The Clinical Dietitian levels I and
II: competently provides and documents nutrition care to patients
as applicable to practice area. Licensure, Certification, or
Registration Requirements for Hire: Registered as a Dietitian (RD)
by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics For Clinical Dietitian I: May be registry
eligible, but must pass the RD exam within the first 6 months of
employment in the position. Advancement from Clinical Nutrition I
to a Clinical Nutrition II is required one year after passing the
Registered Dietitian exam. Licensure, Certification, or
Registration Requirements for continued employment: Maintenance of
Registered Dietitian status with the Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics CPR training for those practising in the outpatient
nutrition clinic Experience REQUIRED: For Clinical Dietitian I:
Less than one (1) year of experience providing nutrition care in an
acute care setting For Clinical Dietitian II: One or more years of
experience providing nutrition care in an acute care setting as a
Registered Dietitian (unless grandfathered in under previous
position requirements - 11/20) Experience PREFERRED: For Clinical
Dietitian I: N/A For Clinical Dietitian II: If the position is
within the outpatient clinical area, experience in counseling in an
acute care or outpatient care setting is desired.
Education/training REQUIRED: Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or
related field from an accredited college or university.
Education/training PREFERRED: Outpatient positions: Specialty
certification in the area of practice; Certificate in Training
(Adult Weight Management, Childhood & Adolescent Weight
Management); Motivational interview training. Experience with
clinical research protocols for applicable positions. Independent
action(s) required: Nutrition care activities described in
departmental policies/procedures. Cannot provide nutrition care to
end stage (dialysis) renal patients until one year post
registration. Medical Nutrition Therapy Patient Orders: After
competency is determined by the supervisor: May modify diets, order
snacks/supplements, initiate and manage enteral tube feedings. May
order head circumferences, heights, lengths, weights. Communication
with health care team/patient food service managers regarding
patient needs. Provision of in-services to staff. Supervisory
responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position
requirements: Work weekends as assigned by supervisor. Ability to
work in a diverse environment. Adherence to the Code of Ethics for
the profession of dietetics and accountability and responsibility
for actions and behavior. Travel to satellite clinics (e.g. Stony
Point, Hanover, etc.) when needed, as determined by supervisor.
Pediatric Outpatient positions: Flexibility regarding work hours to
include evening appointments. Age Specific groups served: As
appropriate based on assignment. Physical Requirements (includes
use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical - Lifting less
than 20 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting,
Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder,
other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive
motion Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving,
Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple
priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy
environment, Able to adapt to frequent change EEO
Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
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