Clinical Instructor

Job Summary:

The CU Medicine Weight Management and Wellness Clinic resides within the CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center on the Anschutz Medical Campus and is a multispecialty clinic specializing in non-surgical physician-directed weight loss. Our Medical Providers and Advanced Practice Providers utilize lifestyle and/or pharmacological treatment options for overweight or obesity. Our clinical team also includes registered dietitians and clinical psychologists who support patients during their weight loss journeys. Our clinical services also include body composition and metabolism testing. Our clinic is a hub for obesity clinical research. Our providers aim to support patients through their weight loss and wellness journeys using a patient-centric approach.

This position is up to a .49 FTE and will primarily work in the clinic setting providing medical nutrition therapy for our CU Medicine Weight Management and Wellness Clinic patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide patient-centered medical nutrition therapy counseling and education to our clinic patients receiving provider-directed weight management care.
• Reviewing provider notes and documentation in Epic.
• Timely completion of patient documentation in Epic and filing charges.
• Ensuring accurate charge capture and CPT coding.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO

Why Join Us:

The CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center is an interdisciplinary center whose overarching goals are to have an impact on the campus while building towards sustainability. Either of these alone is insufficient. We strive to achieve both. Top researchers work side-by-side with clinicians to develop and deliver wellness and weight loss programs and work with patients, providers, students and trainees, employees, and researchers to take these programs beyond the walls of the center into communities. The mission of the center is "To utilize the power and science of movement, nutrition, and mental well-being to enrich the health and wellness of our community".

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Master's degree in nutrition or health related field
• Current RDN certification
• Successful completion of a Dietetic internship
• BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant Advanced Certifications with CDR
• Experience working with EPIC or other electronic health record system.
• Two years of professional-level experience in nutrition and dietetics
• One year of experience delivering medical nutrition therapy focused on weight management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Face-to-face nutritional counseling and assessment with nationally accepted dietary or nutritional protocols focused on the management of diseases in clinic settings.
• Knowledge of how to improve chronic illness outcomes (including obesity) integrating nutrition, activity and mindset strategies.
• Strong patient counseling and behavior change strategies.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution and community.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Promote and advance diversity and inclusion at all levels, including awareness of weight bias and weight stigma and provision of compassionate and patient-centered care for individuals with overweight or obesity.
• Exceptional educational skills at multiple learning levels and audiences. Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Proficiency in the use of computers for: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and E-mail
• Proficiency in use of EPIC or other EHR for documentation of services provided and billing/coding for MNT visits.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Caitlin Estlow; caitlin.estlow@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

This is an open-ended posting used to recruit multiple candidates throughout the year. We will contact candidates when there is an opening.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$92,000 to $106,000 (for a1.0 FTE)

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.