OUTPATIENT CLINICAL DIETITIAN

OUTPATIENT CLINICAL DIETITIAN

Westminster, MD | Full-time – Day shift (8:30 am–5:00 pm) Summary This position has the availability to work from home two days a week and can be full or part‐time. The Outpatient Clinical Dietitian at Kahlert Cancer Center will assist in the development of a proactive, nutrition‑focused environment, which aims to identify patients at nutritional risk and provide them with the tools needed to optimize their oncology treatment outcomes. Responsibilities The dietitian will be responsible for providing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) that is integrated with the patient’s medical goals to promote and maintain an optimal nutritional status. As an integral member of the Cancer Center’s Clinical Interdisciplinary Team, the dietitian will evaluate, interpret, monitor, and document the nutritional status and nutritional needs, including diet, supplement, and enteral/parental nutrition recommendations, using established standards of care and practice guidelines. The dietitian will be responsible for developing and implementing educational materials to meet the needs of both the patients and the healthcare professionals caring for them. The dietitian will work closely with all members of the Oncology Team. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or a related nutrition field (Required) 2–4 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) (Required) Board Certified Specialist in Oncology (Preferred) Nutrition specialty preferred (Optional) Commission Dietetic Registration (CDR) (Required) MD Board of Dietetic Practice (Required) Qualifications Must be adept at problem‑solving, including being able to identify issues and resolve problems in a timely manner Must possess strong interpersonal skills Must be able to communicate clearly, both written and orally, and effectively communicate with employees and residents as needed Must be able to effectively read and interpret information, present numerical data resourcefully, and skillfully gather and analyze information Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities to use time efficiently Must be organized, accurate, thorough, and able to monitor work for quality Benefits Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on the job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs. LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity/expression. #J-18808-Ljbffr LifeBridge Health