Job Description
- Job Type: Officer of Administration
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary:
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Building: 1 NYP
- Salary Range: $75,000- $85,000
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition has created a new and exciting opportunity for a full-time nutritionist at the new White Plains practice site. As a key member of the Gastroenterology team, the nutritionist will be responsible for providing skilled nutritional care and counseling to pediatric patients and families affected by conditions including Celiac Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, poor weight gain, overweight, as well as general gastrointestinal conditions. All sessions (8-9 per week) will be conducted at the White Plains location.
Responsibilities
Generate and oversee nutritional treatment plans for children/families as their primary dietitian, spanning the therapeutic spectrum from primary dietary therapy to comprehensive nutrition support.
- Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments of children, teenagers and young adults
- Define and develop evidence-based practice of dietary therapy as primary treatment modality, including appropriate application.
- Monitor progress of nutritional care regimens.
Obtain and maintain expertise in current advances in evidence-based nutritional management of pediatric nutrition as it pertains to gastroenterology conditions.
- Acquire knowledge of best practices.
- Educate fellow professionals of current dietary practices in Pediatric Gastroenterology.
- Serve as trusted resource for pediatric nutrition.
- Develop educational products, including patient resources, as well as professional presentation.
Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience required; plus, three years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual Spanish/English.
- Prior work in Pediatrics or Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Other Requirements
- Ability to work independently successfully.
- Ability to work as part of a team successfully.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Local area