Dietitian

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Offer nutritional guidance to cancer patients, their families, and staff throughout prevention, treatment, recurrence, and palliative care stages.

• Counsel and support staff regarding the nutritional status of patients.

• Establish nutrition screening protocols for cancer patients receiving active treatment.

• Conduct personalized nutrition evaluations, counseling, and recommendations tailored to therapies and nutritional requirements.

• Accurately document clinical activities and assessments in patient records.

• Educate patients, families, and healthcare professionals about nutrition therapy.

• Regularly monitor and follow up on patient progress.

• Consult with staff on nutritional challenges and concerns.

• Provide ongoing nutrition workshops focusing on relevant topics and research for cancer patients.

• Review and assess nutritional literature and resources for staff utilization.

• Engage in staff orientation, training, and in-service education related to nutrition issues, research, programs, and community resources.

• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to create nutrition education and resource materials.

• Participate in and contribute to multidisciplinary patient-care rounds.

• Involve in the development, implementation, and revision of care plans for patients receiving nutritional support.

• Attend educational programs to stay updated on current nutrition knowledge.

• Support and comply with the US Oncology Compliance Program, Code of Ethics, and Business Standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.

• At least three (3) years of professional experience as a dietitian, including experience in hospital therapeutics, teaching, and/or public health.

• Previous experience in an oncology or home care setting is preferred.

• Board Specialty certification in Oncology nutrition is preferred.

• Current registered dietitian status through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

• Current Texas state licensure as a Registered Dietitian, in accordance with state regulations.

• Must be a Texas resident.

• Approximately 10% travel within Texas for site visits.

• Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred.

• Ability to meet physical demands, including handling and lifting patients, standing for extended periods, and occasionally lifting and carrying items up to 40 lbs.

• Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Short-term disability coverage.

• Long-term disability coverage.

• Generous PTO program.

• 401(k) plan with company match.

• Wellness program that encourages a healthy lifestyle.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Discounts at retailers.

• Remote work options.

• No weekends, on-call, or holiday shifts.