Clinical Dietitian (Hybrid) – Part Time

About the role

The University of Miami’s UHealth Neurology department seeks a part‑time Clinical Dietitian to work in a hybrid setting on the UHealth Medical Campus. The role focuses on providing medical nutrition therapy to patients with neurological conditions, developing individualized nutrition care plans, and supporting interdisciplinary care.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, including anthropometrics, biochemical data, swallowing status, gastrointestinal function, and dietary intake analysis.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans for patients with dysphagia, ALS, movement disorders, constipation, and other neuro‑related conditions.
• Monitor and adjust oral, enteral, and tube feeding regimens, addressing malnutrition risk, weight loss, sarcopenia, and dehydration.
• Educate patients and families on nutrition strategies, such as protein distribution for Parkinson’s disease and hydration for constipation.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, speech therapists, and other team members in outpatient and multidisciplinary clinics.
• Document patient progress, prepare reports, and contribute to research initiatives to improve nutrition programs.
• Maintain budgetary responsibilities, including purchasing food supplies.

Required profile

• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential.
• Experience providing nutrition therapy to patients with neurological disorders.
• Ability to perform detailed nutrition assessments and develop evidence‑based care plans.
• Strong communication skills for patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Commitment to staying current with nutrition science and best practices.

Required skills