Clinical Dietitian - Oncology
About The Position
The Clinical Dietitian develops and implements nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice protocols and guidelines. The position works closely with the interdisciplinary health care team to provide nutrition therapy and services that are integrated with and compatible with patients’ medical program goals and objectives. The ideal candidate is proactive, self-motivated, dependable, trustworthy, and committed to professional integrity and ethical, patient-centered care. They communicate effectively, have strong public speaking skills, and are interested in leading innovative nutrition initiatives. They are flexible and collaborative, willing to support colleagues across multiple locations, and knowledgeable in adult malnutrition diagnosis and tailored interventions. This is a per-diem position with a variable schedule at MultiCare Cancer Institute, a physician-led, multispecialty group within MultiCare Health System. The institute provides integrated cancer care across Washington state.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Washington State Department of Health Dietitian Certification.
- Registered Dietitian credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics).
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of clinical dietetics experience.
- Outpatient medical nutrition therapy experience.
- Board Certification in Oncology.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based, efficient, customer-focused medical nutrition therapy, including nutrition screening, assessment, care planning, and education for appropriate interventions.
- Recommend and help manage specialized nutrition support for patients when appropriate.
- Communicate and coordinate with physicians and other health care personnel about patients’ nutrition care plans.
- Assess the need for medical nutrition therapy education, develop plans based on learning needs, and evaluate the effectiveness of the education process.
- Include family members or others in the education process when necessary.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of medical nutrition therapy interventions and measure progress toward outcomes.
- Reassess the nutrition care process and implement changes as indicated.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Medical benefits.
- Dental benefits.
- Retirement benefits.
- Paid time off.
