Clinic Dietitian - Diabetes and Kidney Center

UnityPoint Clinics

Clinic Dietician - Diabetes and Kidney Center

Cedar Rapids, IA

Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM

This is an in-person position

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

The Clinic Dietitian delivers individualized nutrition care as directed by medical providers. This includes assessing nutritional needs, creating and managing care plans, educating patients, and supporting clinic programs. The Dietitian also contributes to community outreach and ongoing program development while maintaining clinical competence and regulatory compliance.

Patient Care

• Assess nutrition status and develop care plans

• Perform and interpret RMR testing

• Communicate with care team to ensure continuity

• Support patients in setting and achieving health goals

• Document care and manage scheduling/billing records

Patient Education

• Provide weight management counseling

• Review food records and dietary habits

• Teach classes and co-lead support groups

• Deliver education tailored to age, culture, and individual needs

Program & Service Management

• Manage and support nutrition programs (e.g., HEAL)

• Collaborate with diabetes educators and mental health providers

• Apply current research to clinical practice

• Develop materials and assist with policy updates

• Promote services through presentations and outreach

Other Duties

• Support daily clinic operations as assigned by leadership

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Service, or related field

• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship or equivalent required by CDR

Experience:

• 1+ year clinical experience preferred

• Outpatient experience and public speaking skills preferred

Licensure/Certifications:

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) with CDR

• Licensed Dietitian in Iowa (or IL/WI as applicable)

• BLS certification

• Valid driver's license for work-related travel

• Mandatory Reporter certification

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Computer proficiency for documentation and presentations

• Team-oriented and independent work capability

• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Other:

• Able to use standard clinical and office equipment

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