Registered Dietitian- On-Site

Medical Faculty Associates, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,100 - 81,500; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Oncology Dietitian to develop nutrition services for cancer patients. The role involves providing medical nutrition therapy, conducting education classes, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive support for patients. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in nutrition and at least three years of oncology experience. This full-time position offers competitive compensation within a supportive clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in the oncology setting preferred.
• Registered Dietitian in the District of Columbia is required.
• Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nutrition services for cancer patients.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy including assessments and recommendations.
• Conduct monthly nutrition classes for patients and caregivers.
• Collaborate with providers to identify patients at nutrition risk.
• Maintain documentation in medical charts and departmental statistics.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Nutrition assessment

Patient education

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, nutrition sciences, and/or dietetics

Job description

Job Category : Patient Support Services

Requisition Number : DIETI006312

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• Posted : January 26, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Salary Range : $68,100 USD to $81,500 USD

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Oncology dietitians are essential members of cancer centers because they identify and treat malnutrition and nutrition related symptoms early, tailor oral/enteral/parenteral plans and help patients complete cancer therapies with fewer complications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

Clinical Practice

Develop and implement nutrition services for cancer patients undergoing active treatment in an outpatient setting.

Provide medical nutrition therapy including individualized nutrition assessments, counseling, and oral and written nutrition recommendations based on patients’ specific therapies and nutrition needs.

Provide monthly nutrition classes for patients and caregivers.

Provide education for staff addressing nutrition topics and research pertinent to cancer patients.

Develop nutrition education and resource materials as needed.

Collaborate with providers and staff to ensure the nutrition screening mechanism is consistently identifying patients at risk.

Collaborates with other community agencies to promote nutrition and provide education.

Demonstrates excellent communication skills working daily with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Maintains pertinent and timely documentation in the patient’s medical chart.

Accurately maintains required departmental statistical data.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, nutrition sciences, and/or dietetics

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years experience in the oncology setting preferred

Licensure/Certification

• Registered Dietitian the District of Columbia. Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) preferred, but not required.

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