Oncology Dietitian - Fox Chase Cancer Center

Temple University Health System • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Oncology Dietitian provides optimum nutritional care and education for inpatient and outpatient in assigned areas, following methods and procedures established to ensure optimal patient care. Assesses nutritional needs: develops and implements nutritional care plans: evaluates and reports results appropriately. Coordinates the patient's nutritional plan of care in coordination with the multidisciplinary team. Functions as a resource to staff regarding nutritional services. Your Tomorrow is Here! Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here! Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Your Tomorrow is Here! As one of the first cancer hospitals in the country, Fox Chase Cancer Center has been a national leader in cancer treatment, research, and prevention for more than 100 years. Fox Chase Cancer Center, part of the Temple University Health System, is committed to providing the best treatment options for our patients, and delivering that care with compassion. At Fox Chase, we consider defeating cancer to be our calling. Our unique culture allows employees to work collaboratively with a single, shared focus, regardless of which department they’re in. It’s essential for us to recruit not only the best talent in hospital care, but hire well-qualified prospective employees who are committed to serving our patients with the passion and excellence for which Fox Chase is known. Apply today to be part of the future of prevailing over cancer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and course work as set forth by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Required
• 2 years experience providing nutritional care in a patient setting Required
• PA Dietitian -Nutritionist Required
• Registered Dietitian Required

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Clinical Dietetics or related field Preferred
• General Experience in an oncology setting Preferred
• General Experience in an outpatient setting Preferred
• Cert Spec Onc Nutrition Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides optimum nutritional care and education for inpatient and outpatient in assigned areas, following methods and procedures established to ensure optimal patient care.
• Assesses nutritional needs
• Develops and implements nutritional care plans
• Evaluates and reports results appropriately.
• Coordinates the patient's nutritional plan of care in coordination with the multidisciplinary team.
• Functions as a resource to staff regarding nutritional services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees