Dietitian (Oncology)

Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Inc.; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Dietitian to join their team in Newnan, Georgia. This role involves assessing patients' nutritional needs and implementing tailored medical nutrition therapy. The Dietitian will work closely with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure optimal nutritional support and care. With a commitment to a culture of people first, the organization offers a supportive environment that values work-life balance and provides comprehensive benefits. If you are dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives and have a strong background in nutrition, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) Savings & Retirement

Life & Disability Insurance

Health Spending & Voluntary benefits

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Childcare Services

Elderly Care Services

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in dietetics with a focus on oncology.
• Active BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement nutritional care plans for patients.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of care plans.

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)

Patient Counseling

Dietary Planning

Foodservice Operations Monitoring

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Certified Specialist in Oncology (CSO)

Advanced Degree in Nutrition

Job description

Dietitian (Oncology)

About City of Hope, City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies.

The successful candidate:

Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm with alternating on-call weekend shift every 6 weeks.

City of Hope Atlanta is seeking a knowledgeable Dietician who is passionate about helping patients achieve their goals and lead healthier lives. The Dietician will be responsible for assessing nutritional status and intervening with appropriate medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and/or education to improve, maintain, or optimize nutritional status. Dietitians will develop trusting partnerships with their patients.

• Formulate and implement nutritional care plans based on assessment of patients’ nutritional needs, diet restrictions, nutrition support and physician care plans.
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of patients’ care plan. Document thoroughly and appropriately all nutrition care information in patient medical record according to policy.
• Counsel and educate on nutritional support and nutritional management to patients and their families, physicians, paraprofessionals, the community and potential candidates for hire within the corporation.
• Monitor inpatient foodservice operations to ensure compliance with physician diet orders and quality standards.
• Integrate food and dietetic services into the hospital wide QAPI and infection control programs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Must have an active BLS.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.
• May begin work as RD eligible & under supervision for up to 6 months: Must be licensed in the state of employment or eligible to become licensed for up to 6 months with supervision while license application process is pending.
• Ongoing Maintenance of Continuing Education Units (CEU).
• Certified Specialist in Oncology (CSO) or Advanced degree in the field of nutrition preferred.

At City of Hope, our Culture of People First is the core principle of our belief in Good Health, Security & Stability, Work-Life Balance and Family-friendly benefits! We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans that reward you when you stay healthy including:

• 401(k) Savings & Retirement.
• Life & Disability Insurance.
• Health Spending & Voluntary benefits.
• Empowered Time Off & Employee Assistance Programs.
• 529 College Savings Plan, College Benefits & Tuition Reimbursement.
• Parental Leave, Adoption, Childcare and Elderly care services.

Our Full-time stakeholders receive 21 Personal Time Off Days and 7 Holidays off each year while Part-time stakeholders receive 9 Personal Time Off Days and 7 Holidays off!

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here:Benefits Information

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.