Diabetes Educator - Food and Nutrition Services - TKC- AM (009)

Compensation :
Pay Range: $57,940 - $94,150 / year
- Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks , UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
Work with the Best at UAB Medicine :
UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham , Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.
 
- U.S. News & World Report 's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama
- America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes , 2021
- Level I Trauma Center
- NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center
 
Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.

To possess theoretical and technical knowledge in specialized fields of patient care and to perform services such as consultant, clinician, educator, researcher, and, as needed, program coordinator. To identify and recommend clinical standards/standards of practice for patient populations.

Bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition, medical Dietetics/Dietetics, or a closely related field such as Food Systems Management required. Master s degree preferred. Two (2) years of experience as a diabetes educator preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently a Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required. Licensed as a Dietitian by the Alabama State Board of Examiners for Dietetics & Nutritionists required. Currently a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or must be obtained within eighteen (18) months of employment.