Clinical Dietitian - Nutrition Therapy

Clinical Dietitian - Nutrition Therapy

Location: Aurora, Colorado, United States

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Clinical Dietitian - Nutrition Therapy

Location: Aurora, Colorado, United States

Category: Professional

Job Type: PRN

Job ID: 367159

Date Posted: March 5, 2026

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Location: UCHealth Leprino Building AMC - Aurora CO

Department: Nutrition Therapy

Work Schedule: PRN 0.00 hours per pay period, 2 weeks

Shift: Days

Pay: $29.54 - $44.31 per hour. Pay is dependent on applicants relevant experience.

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option.

Summary

Plans coordinates and implements nutrition therapy services for assigned patient populations as a competent-level dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients nutritional status and needs, deriving nutrition diagnosis from assessment data.
• Develops interventions and plan of care based on best available evidence and best practices.
• Assesses patient understanding and compliance with nutrition interventions and plan of care.
• Monitors patient progress, measures, and evaluates patient outcomes.
• Participates in and coordinates departmental initiatives relative to patient care.
• May conduct education programs for patients, physicians, nurses, and other health care team members.
• Functions as a preceptor in support of the academic enterprise.

Within the scope of the job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Minimum Required Education: Bachelors degree in Human Nutrition or related field.
• Required Licensure: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
• Minimum Experience: 1 year of experience in Clinical Nutrition.

Employees are our number one asset.

UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.

Recognition

• Performance bonus
• UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.

Performance-based pay increase

The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealths established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills, and cost of living.

Market reviews

All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources
• Free Care.com membership
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs

Time away from work

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid family and medical leave, including Colorado FAMLI leaves of absence
• New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent day care
• Health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible HD medical plan

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth
• Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year, prepaid by UCHealth or up to $5,250 per year in the form of tuition reimbursement
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities

Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

Eligibility for some programs is based on an employees scheduled work hours.

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In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.

UCHealth always welcomes talent.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution.

As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individuals race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations when necessary, without imposing an undue hardship on the organization.

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