Dietitian - UHealth Doral Medical Center (Hybrid)

University of Miami•Doral, FL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian 1 functions as an integral member of the clinical interdisciplinary team, providing nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy aligned with the medical goals of cancer patients. The dietitian recommends appropriate medical nutrition therapy based on each patient’s diagnosis, disease stage, and nutritional status, and works closely with Cancer Survivorship and Supportive Care Services, including Exercise Physiology, Yoga Therapy, Massage Therapy, and other disciplines. The position coordinates patients’ medical and nutritional needs with physicians and other healthcare professionals; assesses nutritional needs; and develops, implements, and reassesses nutrition care plans. The dietitian monitors nutrient intake and clinical progress, recommends changes to diet or nutrition support, documents nutritional status and needs according to established standards, and serves as a clinical nutrition resource for physicians, patients, and staff. The role also includes patient and family education, support-group and workshop participation, training support for new dietitians and dietetic trainees, quality improvement and program development, productivity reporting, and ongoing professional development. The position is hybrid and full-time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field.
Current state licensure as a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN).
Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition.
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patients’ medical and nutritional needs with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Assess patients’ nutritional needs and develop, implement, and reassess nutritional care plans.
Initiate and follow patients for nutrient intake analysis; recommend continuation, progression, or initiation of alternate therapies.
Screen and assess patients for signs and symptoms of nutritional deficiencies and malnutrition.
Review laboratory results and clinical progress notes, and communicate patients’ nutritional status and recommended changes to physicians.
Recommend and make changes to diet, supplement, enteral nutrition, and parenteral nutrition orders as indicated and in accordance with hospital policy.
Document patients’ nutritional status and needs using established standards of care and practice guidelines.
Provide counseling and education to patients and families about medical nutrition therapy and drug-nutrient interactions.
Serve as a clinical nutrition resource and subject matter expert to physicians, patients, and staff.
Create and revise education materials related to disease management through medical nutrition therapy.
Participate in workshops and support groups for patients and caregivers.
Support training of new dietitians, dietetic interns, and dietetic technicians as assigned.
Participate in program development, quality improvement, departmental performance improvement activities, and training.
Complete reports for ongoing productivity tracking as required.
Participate in professional growth activities and learning opportunities.
Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.