Remote Oncology Dietitian — Cancer Nutrition Expert

US Oncology Inc.; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Oncology is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join our remote team supporting the Central Texas region. Typical hours are 8:30am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday, with 10% travel within Texas to sites. Must reside in Texas; bilingual Spanish preferred.

The role provides nutrition care across the cancer trajectory, collaborating with clinicians to support primary prevention, treatment, and survivorship. RD status and Texas licensure are required, with oncology experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
• Minimum three (3) years professional experience as a dietitian.
• Prior experience in oncology or home care environment preferred.
• Board Specialty certification in Oncology nutrition preferred.
• Must possess current registered dietitian status through Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and current Texas state licensure as Registered Dietitian, as per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implements nutrition screening system for cancer patients undergoing active treatment.
• Provides individualized nutrition assessments, counseling and nutrition recommendations based on patients’ specific therapies and nutrition needs.
• Accurately and completely documents all clinical activity and assessments in patient charts in accordance with company policy and procedure.
• Provides education to patients, families and other healthcare professionals concerning nutrition therapy.
• Follows-up patient progress on a regular basis.
• Consults with staff on specific nutrition problems and issues.
• Provides ongoing nutrition classes for patients addressing nutrition topics and research pertinent to cancer patients.
• Reviews and evaluates nutritional literature and material for staff use.
• Participates in the orientation and ongoing training and in-service of staff on nutrition issues, research, programs, and community resources.
• Collaborates with other health professionals as appropriate and develop nutrition education and resource materials as needed.
• Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary team patient-care rounds.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and revision of patient care plans in conjunction with other clinical staff for all patients receiving nutritional support.
• Attends education programs to maintain status as effective and knowledgeable resource regarding patients’ nutrition needs.

Skills

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Oncology nutrition

Spanish language (preferred)

Healthcare/clinical setting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Job description

Texas Oncology is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join our remote team supporting the Central Texas region. Typical hours are 8:30am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday, with 10% travel within Texas to sites. Must reside in Texas; bilingual Spanish preferred.

The role provides nutrition care across the cancer trajectory, collaborating with clinicians to support primary prevention, treatment, and survivorship. RD status and Texas licensure are required, with oncology experience preferred.