Clinical Dietitian

Health Here; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Here is seeking an Oncology Clinical Dietitian in Fort Smith, AR, to deliver evidence-based nutrition care to oncology patients. You will perform comprehensive assessments and create individualized care plans to support treatment goals.

The role requires strong oncology nutrition knowledge, excellent counseling skills, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Excellent documentation in EMR is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical knowledge of oncology nutrition and medical nutrition therapy.
• Ability to translate evidence into individualized patient care.
• Excellent communication and counseling skills for patients and families.
• Proficiency in clinical documentation and EMR workflows.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional status and treatment-related needs.
• Develop and adjust individualized care plans to optimize outcomes and manage side effects.
• Collaborate with oncologists, nurses, and therapists to support coordinated care.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families.
• Recommend and manage enteral and parenteral nutrition when appropriate.
• Document assessments, plans, and outcomes in the EMR.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds.

Skills

Oncology nutrition

Medical nutrition therapy

Counseling & education

EMR documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Oncology Clinical Dietitian

Provides evidence-based nutrition care to oncology patients, delivering comprehensive nutrition assessments and creating, updating, and implementing individualized nutrition care plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional status and treatment-related needs
• Develop and adjust individualized care plans to optimize outcomes and manage side effects
• Collaborate with oncologists, nurses, and therapists to support coordinated care
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families
• Recommend and manage enteral and parenteral nutrition when appropriate
• Document assessments, plans, and outcomes in the EMR
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical knowledge of oncology nutrition and medical nutrition therapy
• Ability to translate evidence into individualized patient care
• Excellent communication and counseling skills for patients and families
• Proficiency in clinical documentation and EMR workflows
• Team-oriented mindset and ability to coordinate across disciplines