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 role works closely with the interdisciplinary health care team to provide nutrition therapy and services that align with each patient’s medical program goals and objectives. The position serves patients in the MultiCare Cancer Institute, a physician-led, multi-specialty group providing integrated hematology, oncology, radiation, surgical and supportive care across Washington state. The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, self-motivated, an effective communicator, patient-centered, collaborative, and knowledgeable about adult malnutrition diagnosis and tailored nutrition interventions. The role may support colleagues across multiple locations as needed.
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 evidence-based, efficient, customer-focused medical nutrition therapy, including nutrition screening, assessment, care planning, education, and appropriate nutrition interventions.
- Recommend and help manage specialized nutrition support for patients when appropriate.
- Communicate and coordinate with physicians and other health care personnel regarding patients’ nutrition care plans.
- Assess the need for medical nutrition therapy education, develop education plans based on learning needs, and evaluate the effectiveness of education; include family or others when necessary.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of medical nutrition therapy interventions and measure progress toward outcomes; reassess nutrition care and make changes as indicated.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Competitive salary
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
