Clinical Dietitian-DFW West Region Office, Ft Worth, Tx
The US Oncology Network, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Overview
Texas Oncology is looking for a Clinical Dietitian to join our team! This position will support the DFW West Region Office in Fort Worth, TX location. Hours are 8:00a-4:30p, Monday through Friday. This is a virtual position that works with oncology, radiation, immunotherapy, BMT.
Why work for us?
We offer employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑term and Long‑term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan with company match, a Wellness program, Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program, and discounts on several retailers.
What does the Clinical Dietitian do?
Oncology registered dietitians (RDs) provide nutritional consultation to cancer patients, families, and staff across the continuum of the cancer experience including primary prevention, cancer treatment, secondary prevention, cancer recurrence, and palliative care. They advise and assist staff concerning patient nutritional status and support the US Oncology compliance program.
Responsibilities
Implements nutrition screening system for cancer patients undergoing active treatment.
Provides individualized nutrition assessments, counseling and recommendations based on patients’ specific therapies and needs.
Accurately documents all clinical activity and assessments in patient charts per policy.
Provides education to patients, families and other healthcare professionals about nutrition therapy.
Follows up patient progress regularly.
Consults with staff on specific nutrition problems and issues.
Provides ongoing nutrition classes for patients on relevant topics.
Reviews and evaluates nutritional literature for staff use.
Participates in orientation, training and in‑service of staff on nutrition issues, research, programs, and resources.
Collaborates with other health professionals and develops nutrition education and resource materials.
Attends multidisciplinary team patient‑care rounds.
Participates in development, implementation and revision of patient care plans with other clinical staff.
Attends education programs to maintain expertise.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
Minimum three years of professional experience as a dietitian in hospital therapeutics, teaching, or public health.
Prior oncology or home‑care experience preferred.
Board specialty certification in oncology nutrition preferred.
Current registered dietitian status through CDR and Texas state licensure.
Physical Demands
Requires full range of motion, handling and lifting patients, dexterity, eye‑hand coordination, standing for extended periods, occasional lifting up to 40 lbs, corrected vision and hearing.
Work Environment
May be exposed to direct patient contact with potential toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents. Limited travel (~10%) by air or automobile within the region.
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Texas Oncology is looking for a Clinical Dietitian to join our team! This position will support the DFW West Region Office in Fort Worth, TX location. Hours are 8:00a-4:30p, Monday through Friday. This is a virtual position that works with oncology, radiation, immunotherapy, BMT.
Why work for us?
We offer employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑term and Long‑term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan with company match, a Wellness program, Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program, and discounts on several retailers.
What does the Clinical Dietitian do?
Oncology registered dietitians (RDs) provide nutritional consultation to cancer patients, families, and staff across the continuum of the cancer experience including primary prevention, cancer treatment, secondary prevention, cancer recurrence, and palliative care. They advise and assist staff concerning patient nutritional status and support the US Oncology compliance program.
Responsibilities
Implements nutrition screening system for cancer patients undergoing active treatment.
Provides individualized nutrition assessments, counseling and recommendations based on patients’ specific therapies and needs.
Accurately documents all clinical activity and assessments in patient charts per policy.
Provides education to patients, families and other healthcare professionals about nutrition therapy.
Follows up patient progress regularly.
Consults with staff on specific nutrition problems and issues.
Provides ongoing nutrition classes for patients on relevant topics.
Reviews and evaluates nutritional literature for staff use.
Participates in orientation, training and in‑service of staff on nutrition issues, research, programs, and resources.
Collaborates with other health professionals and develops nutrition education and resource materials.
Attends multidisciplinary team patient‑care rounds.
Participates in development, implementation and revision of patient care plans with other clinical staff.
Attends education programs to maintain expertise.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
Minimum three years of professional experience as a dietitian in hospital therapeutics, teaching, or public health.
Prior oncology or home‑care experience preferred.
Board specialty certification in oncology nutrition preferred.
Current registered dietitian status through CDR and Texas state licensure.
Physical Demands
Requires full range of motion, handling and lifting patients, dexterity, eye‑hand coordination, standing for extended periods, occasional lifting up to 40 lbs, corrected vision and hearing.
Work Environment
May be exposed to direct patient contact with potential toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents. Limited travel (~10%) by air or automobile within the region.
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