Oncology Dietitian: Cancer Nutrition & Care Plans

Toledo Clinic; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Toledo Clinic's Oncology Department with locations in Maumee OH and Toledo OH is seeking a Registered Dietitian. This position will work as needed (an a contingent basis). The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30.

There are no weekends or holidays. An active Ohio license and registration is required. The Oncology Registered Dietitian supports the oncologist by providing nutritional assessment, education and management to patients with chronic conditions who are at risk for disease progression

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Dietitian in the state of Ohio.
• Ability to articulate, conduct meetings, and speak in front of a group.
• Coordinate with other healthcare professionals and staff.
• Demonstrates adaptability to expanded roles.
• Working knowledge of computer programs (MS Office).
• Willingness to comply with organizational policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessment, education, and management to patients referred by physicians and/or multidisciplinary care team.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate individualized tube feeding protocols.
• Review and analyze patient’s nutritional needs and goals to make appropriate dietary recommendations.
• Assess patients’ knowledge and tailor education to fit patients’ needs.
• Provide outpatient education and counseling to patients and families in individual or group settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and community professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Communicate regularly with manager.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation in compliance with policies.
• Obtain appropriate insurance information and properly code services provided when applicable.
• Maintain appropriate dietary status information on patients.
• Refer patient to appropriate health care provider to assist patient with needs outside of the dietitian’s scope of practice.
• Maintain confidentiality of Toledo Clinic information and patient data.

Skills

Licensed Dietitian

Public speaking

Team coordination

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

MS Office

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition/Dietetics

Diabetes CE (15 hrs/yr) or CDCES

Job description

Toledo Clinic's Oncology Department with locations in Maumee OH and Toledo OH is seeking a Registered Dietitian. This position will work as needed (an a contingent basis). The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30.

There are no weekends or holidays. An active Ohio license and registration is required. The Oncology Registered Dietitian supports the oncologist by providing nutritional assessment, education and management to patients with chronic conditions who are at risk for disease progression