Registered Dietitian Oncology Clinic
Baptist Healthcare System•Elizabethtown, KY
•Onsite
About The Position
This is a part-time position (48-hour pay period) for a Registered Dietitian in a Medical Oncology Clinic. The role involves assessing the nutritional needs of radiation and chemotherapy outpatients, providing counseling on managing nutrition-related side effects of oncology treatment, and emphasizing the importance of nutrition in relation to cancer. The dietitian will make appropriate recommendations to optimize patients' nutritional status. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree with major in food and nutrition required.
- Degree must be recognized accredited University or College approved by the Accreditation Council for Education and Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) or the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).
- Current Kentucky Dietitian license required.
- Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required, or registry eligible with the expectation of obtaining registration within the required probationary period.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) credentialing preferred.
- Master's degree in dietetics required for those who graduated after January 2024.
Responsibilities
- Assess nutritional needs of radiation and chemotherapy outpatients.
- Provide counseling to patients on managing nutrition-related side effects of oncology treatment and importance of nutrition in relation to cancer.
- Provide appropriate recommendations to optimize nutritional status of patients.
Benefits
- Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
- Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement plans with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
