Clinical Dietitian-DFW West Region Office, Ft Worth, Tx

The US Oncology Network•Fort Worth, TX

9h•Remote

About The Position

Texas Oncology is looking for a Clinical Dietitian to join their team, supporting the DFW West Region Office in Fort Worth, TX. This is a virtual position, working with oncology, radiation, immunotherapy, and BMT patients. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country with approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care using leading-edge technology and research, making it accessible to all communities. Oncology registered dietitians (RDs) provide nutritional consultation to cancer patients, families, and staff across the continuum of the cancer experience, including primary prevention, cancer treatment, secondary prevention, cancer recurrence, and palliative care. They also advise and assist staff concerning patient nutritional status and support the US Oncology Compliance Program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
Minimum three years professional experience as a dietician including hospital therapeutics, teaching and/or public health experience.
Must possess current registered dietitian status through Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Current Texas state licensure as Registered Dietitian, as per state requirements.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in oncology or home care environment.
Board Specialty certification in Oncology nutrition.

Responsibilities

Implements nutrition screening system for cancer patients undergoing active treatment.
Provides individualized nutrition assessments, counseling and nutrition recommendations based on patients’ specific therapies and nutrition needs.
Accurately and completely documents all clinical activity and assessments in patient charts in accordance with company policy and procedure.
Provides education to patients, families and other healthcare professionals concerning nutrition therapy.
Follows-up patient progress on a regular basis.
Consults with staff on specific nutrition problems and issues.
Provides ongoing nutrition classes for patients addressing nutrition topics and research pertinent to cancer patients.
Reviews and evaluates nutritional literature and material for staff use.
Participates in the orientation and ongoing training and in-service of staff on nutrition issues, research, programs, and community resources.
Collaborates with other health professionals as appropriate and develop nutrition education and resource materials as needed.
Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary team patient-care rounds.
Participates in the development, implementation, and revision of patient care plans in conjunction with other clinical staff for all patients receiving nutritional support.
Attends education programs to maintain status as effective and knowledgeable resource regarding patients’ nutrition needs.