Description

Reporting

to the Director of the Simms/Mann-UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology and the Senior

Dietitian Supervisor, the Dietitian will offer integrative educational

assessment for cancer patients regarding appropriate nutrition before, during,

and after cancer diagnosis and treatment. This role involves developing

tailored nutrition plans and providing ongoing follow-up for referred patients.

Additionally, you will be responsible for offering general nutrition guidance,

weight management support, and may engage in one-on-one consults, TeleHealth

visits, group classes, support sessions, and create and lead group nutrition

workshops and/or webinars. This role will take the lead in communicating

current nutrition recommendations to Physicians and Staff and collaborate

closely with community organizations to maintain expertise in cancer patient

education. The role will also support individual treatment plans as prescribed

by physicians or Nurse Practitioners, suggesting adjustments when necessary.

Candidates with 2+ years of prior experience in oncology and public speaking

skills are preferred.

Salary

offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The full salary range for this position is: $78,976.28 - $104,190.83

Qualifications

Required:

• Must possess equivalent of a

Master's degree in Nutrition or Public Health, have completed an A.N.D.

internship and be a certified registered dietitian.

• Have knowledge and 2+ years prior

experience with oncology nutrition preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to organize

and maintain efficient client flow in daily schedule.

• Demonstrated ability to work

independently with physician(s) and nurses and follow through with all

assignments.

• Demonstrated comprehensive

knowledge of oncology nutrition.

• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and

expertise of the cancer experience and in current concepts of medical

nutritional management practices in side effects of treatment and wellness

approaches that will compliment and ameliorate or diminish side effects.

• Demonstrated experience in

individual and group nutritional counseling and education. Strong skills

in assessing, designing, implementing and evaluating the nutritional and

educational needs of participants.

• Demonstrated skills to communicate

effectively with patients, families, physicians, nursing staff, front office

and department personnel, both orally and in writing.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain

patient confidentiality.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain

medical charts and documentation.

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