Virtual Dietitian- Dallas Region

Texas Oncology is looking for a Clinical Dietitian to join our team!  This position will support the Dallas Region on our Virtual Team.  Typical hours are 8:30a-5:00p, Monday through Friday. 

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma.  Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer.  Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Why work for us?

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas.  We offer our 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 that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite 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. Advises and assists staff concerning patient nutritional status. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

The essential duties and 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.

The ideal candidate for the position will have the following background and experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.  
• Minimum three years professional experience as a dietician including hospital therapeutics, teaching and/or public health experience.  
• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing for extensive periods of time.  Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.  Work will require limited travel by air or automobile within the geographic area, approximately 10% of time.