Registered Dietitian, Outpatient Oncology

Job overview

The Registered Dietitian, Outpatient Oncology role is onsite in Zion, IL. Compensation is not specified. The dietitian supports a multidisciplinary team caring for patients with cancer and related comorbidities. The role provides nutrition assessment and therapy, develops treatment plans, and advocates for patients while collaborating with speech pathology and other providers. It contributes to care across the treatment process through nutrition support and symptom management.

What you'll do

• Conduct nutrition assessments and reassessments, including nutrition-focused physical exams
• develop plans of treatment and therapeutic diet orders
• support enteral nutrition and nutrition-related complications
• address cachexia, cancer, nutrient deficiencies, protein-calorie malnutrition, and refeeding syndrome
• collaborate with speech pathology and other providers
• advocate for patients.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered dietitian

registered dietitian nutritionist

outpatient oncology

cancer nutrition

medical nutrition therapy

enteral nutrition

nutrition assessment

illinois license

zion il

imcs group

patient advocacy

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credentials and an Illinois state license are required; adult outpatient or clinic experience is required.

About the employer

IMCS Group Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.