Clinical Dietitian (Mays Cancer Center)

Clinical Nutritionist

Under general supervision, responsible for providing clinical nutrition care & services to patients/clients in response to research protocol and physicians orders to include the following: assessment of Patient's nutritional risks/status, development of care plans to meet nutritional needs of patients, counseling of patients & family members, and education of patients.

Responsibilities

Implements and provides appropriate nutritional care and education within the framework of a comprehensive health program. Collaborates with medical staff and a healthcare team in assessing the nutritional needs of the patient population and develops dietary interventions to support patients through treatment and beyond. Provides education to patients, caregivers, staff and the community concerning nutritional approaches to disease prevention and survivorship issues. Provides advice and consultation regarding the implementation of therapeutic diets prescribed by physicians for individual patients. Manages nutrition supplement program, provides input into grant funding applications, reports, participant identification, screening and distribution of products. Promotes and develops food demonstrations and nutritional teaching for various age groups and /or chronically ill patients. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requires knowledge and experience with a wide range of disease entities, treatment modalities and drug/nutrient interactions. Experience in providing nutrition care in inpatient and outpatient settings for a wide variety of disease states. Ability to analyze, compare and evaluate aspects of the treatment program. Ability to communicate in a courteous, pleasant and professional manner. Ability to observe a patient's issues, and analyze what is needed to help them without putting them at further risk. Ability to work one-on-one with patients every day and be a good communicator and listener. Ability to talk with patients and their families and be able and willing to deliver both good and bad news in the most compassionate way possible. Education: Bachelors Degree in a Food/and of Nutritional science is required. Licenses & Certifications: Certification by the ADA as a registered dietician is required. This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Required Skills

• Three (3) years of relevant experience is required.

About Us

Benefits Overview UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits. Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates. Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist. Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working. FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses. Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers. Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership. EEO Statement UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.