Oncology Clinical Dietitian

Nutritioncare; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Fort Smith is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to deliver evidence-based nutrition care within assigned areas, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will identify nutrition risk and provide Medical Nutrition Therapy under supervision of experienced clinicians.

You will participate in Performance Improvement projects, serve as a nutrition expert in clinical forums, and assist in training nutrition assistants and food service staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics required.
• RD (Registered Dietitian) current registration with CDR required.
• Licensed Dietitian current practice license for state of practice, or provisional license if allowed.
• Registration eligible candidates must complete licensure within six months of hire.
• Credentialing and National Provider Identifier must be completed within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based clinical nutrition care and Medical Nutrition Therapy.
• Identify nutrition risk and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and participate in performance improvement projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics

RD (Registered Dietitian) current registration

LD (Licensed Dietitian) current practice license

Registration eligible candidates in states with provisional license

Credentialing and National Provider Identifier within six months

Masters degree in dietetics or related field

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for providing evidence-based clinical nutrition care within assigned areas, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance. They actively engage in Performance Improvement projects, serve as a nutrition expert in various forums, and assist in training nutrition assistants and food service staff. Additionally, they identify patients at nutrition risk and provide Medical Nutrition Therapy services under the guidance of experienced clinicians or management.

Position Details:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics

Licensure:

• RD (Registered Dietitian) current registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• LD (Licensed Dietitian) current practice license for the state of practice or provisional license if allowed in state of practice
• Registration eligible candidates in states that allow a provisional license prior to registration, must complete registration requirements within six months of hire.
• Credentialing and National Provider Identifier must be completed within six months of hire or registration

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

• Masters degree in dietetics or related field

Experience:

• 1 year of healthcare experience in clinical dietetics of healthcare food services

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.