Registered Dietitian

Registered Dietitian
About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope's uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

**Sign-on bonus of $10,000

Hours: Monday - Friday with rotating weekend on-call shifts (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM / 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)

Job Summary:

The Registered Dietitian (RD) is responsible for assessing nutritional status and providing appropriate medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and education to improve, maintain, or optimize nutritional status. Approximately 75% of the time will be spent in direct patient care in an outpatient setting

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess nutritional status of patients.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and education.
• Develop and implement nutrition care plans.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to optimize patient care.

Qualifications:

• Education: Advanced degree in the field of nutrition (Preferred).
• Experience: 0-3 years of clinical nutrition experience.
• Licensure:
  
  • Registered Dietitian (RD).
  • State Licensure - May begin employment while applying for licensure and work for up to 6 months with supervision while the license application process is pending.

• Certifications:
  • Ongoing maintenance of Continuing Education Units (CEU).
  • CPR/First Aid certified (Preferred).
  • Certified Specialist in Oncology (CSO) (Preferred).

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.