Clinical Dietitian-Oncology

Kettering Health; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health's KH Cancer Care is seeking an Oncology Dietitian to join the care team. The role focuses on nutrition assessment, therapy implementation, and education for oncology outpatients receiving treatment for cancer.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Dietitian supports survivorship, health promotion, and disease prevention while collaborating with clinicians to optimize patient care and treatment outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Dietetics or related field.
• Dietetic Internship or Practicum accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Required Licenses as Dietitian/Nutritionist in Ohio.
• Ohio Dietitian/Nutritionist licensure (temporary or permanent).
• COS preferred for oncology specialization.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement nutrition therapy for oncology outpatients.
• Educate patients on nutrition, lifestyle, survivorship, and health promotion.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to support cancer care.

Education

Master's degree in Dietetics or related field

Dietetic Internship or Accredited Practicum

Licensure as Dietitian/Nutritionist in Ohio

Registered Dietitian with AND or eligible

Cancer Oncology Specialist (COS) preferred

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Cancer Center l Kettering l Full-time l Days

Responsibilities & Requirements

Oncology nutrition services are provided at KH Cancer Care locations by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). The Dietitian is a part of the multidisciplinary team who is responsible for assessment and implementation of Nutrition therapy and education of oncology outpatients who are receiving treatment for a cancer diagnosis. The dietitians also are qualified to discuss diet, nutrition, and lifestyle recommendations for survivorship, health promotion and disease prevention.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from Didactic Program in Dietetics, Nutrition or related field.
• Dietetic Internship or Pre-professional Practice Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation/Approval for Dietetics Education of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Required Licenses
• [Ohio, United States] Dietitian and Nutritionist
• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) or Registry Eligible with successful registration within 6 months of employment.
• Cancer Oncology Specialist (COS) preferred
• Ohio Licensure through the Ohio Medical Board, temporary or permanent as a Dietitian/ Nutritionist (prior to first day of employment)