Dietitian - Oncology

Piedmont Healthcare; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Covington, Georgia, seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide nutritional consultation for cancer patients. This role involves supporting patients throughout their experience, from prevention to palliative care. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in nutrition or dietetics, along with current licensure as a Dietitian in Georgia, and 3 years of clinical experience. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, requiring in-person visits to two local hospitals.

Qualifications

• 3 years of clinical experience working in acute care with nutrition support.
• Work experience in oncology/cancer nutrition counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional consultation to cancer patients.
• Support patients from primary prevention to palliative care.

Skills

Nutritional counseling

Clinical nutrition

Enteral nutrition

Oncology nutrition

Education

Bachelor's Degree in nutrition, dietetics or related field

Job description

Overview

This position will be Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm floating in person between our two nearby hospitals at Piedmont Newton and Piedmont Rockdale.

Responsibilities

This position provides nutritional consultation to cancer patients across the continuum of the cancer experience including primary prevention, cancer treatment, secondary prevention, cancer recurrence and palliative care.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in nutrition, dietetics or related field of study from an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) accredited program Required

Work Experience

• 3 years of clinical experience working in acute care with nutrition support, specifically enteral nutrition Preferred
• Work experience in oncology/cancer nutrition counseling Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• RD - Registered Dietician Registered Dietitian-Commission on Dietetic Registration Upon Hire Required
• RD - Registered Dietician Current Licensure in the State of Georgia as a Dietitian Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Newton Hospital