DIETITIAN/ONCOLOGY - Contingent (M-F, 8-4:30)
About The Position
Toledo Clinic’s Oncology Department is seeking a Registered Dietitian to support oncologists in providing nutritional assessment, education, and management to patients with chronic conditions who are at risk for disease progression and complications. Working with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, the dietitian develops and implements individualized care plans to help patients understand and manage their conditions, optimize quality of life, and improve clinical outcomes. This is a contingent position, working as needed, at the department’s locations in Maumee and Toledo, Ohio. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; there are no weekend or holiday hours. An active Ohio license and registration are required.
Requirements
- Must be a licensed Dietitian in the state of Ohio.
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or Dietetics, with current registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- 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.
- Consistently arrive at work 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, education, and management for 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, in accordance with established educational plans.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members 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.
- Maintain the confidentiality of company information and current or former patients’ protected health information in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
