DIETITIAN/ONCOLOGY - Contingent (M-F, 8-4:30)

Toledo Clinic • Toledo, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Toledo Clinic’s Oncology Department is seeking a Registered Dietitian to support oncologists and patients with chronic conditions who are at risk for disease progression and complications. The dietitian provides nutritional assessment, education, and management, and collaborates with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans that promote patients’ understanding and management of their conditions, optimize quality of life, and improve clinical outcomes. The position is contingent and works as needed. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. Locations are in Maumee and Toledo, Ohio.

Requirements

• Must be a licensed Dietitian in the state of Ohio.
• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition/Dietetics and current registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Must complete 15 hours of continuing education in Diabetes yearly or maintain CDCES.
• Ability to articulate, conduct meetings, and speak in front of a group.
• Ability to coordinate with other healthcare professionals and staff.
• Exceptional problem-solving, critical-thinking, organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computer programs such as email, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to comply fully with organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Reliably arrive on time in professional attire and complete tasks within established time frames; seek appropriate tasks when primary tasks are complete and assist coworkers as needed; demonstrate adaptability to expanded roles.

Nice To Haves

• Experience establishing tube-feeding protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and provide education and management to patients referred by physicians or the multidisciplinary care team.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate individualized tube-feeding protocols.
• Review and analyze patients’ nutritional needs and goals and make appropriate dietary recommendations.
• Assess patients’ knowledge and tailor education to their needs.
• Provide outpatient education and counseling to patients and families individually or in groups, following established educational plans.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and community professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Communicate regularly with the manager.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation in compliance with Toledo Clinic policies and regulatory standards.
• Obtain appropriate insurance information and properly code services when applicable.
• Maintain appropriate dietary-status information on patients.
• Refer patients to appropriate healthcare providers for needs outside the dietitian’s scope of practice.
• Protect confidential company information and patient medical, financial, personal, and protected health information in accordance with applicable laws and Toledo Clinic policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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