Unit Description:
Are you a Registered Dietitian ready to impact the lives of patients?
Sodexo is seeking a fulltime Outpatient Oncology Dietitian for the Lehigh Valley Cancer Institute in Pennsylvania. This Registered Dietitian will provide integrative nutritional counseling with patients undergoing radiation and/or chemotherapy at the LVHN cancer clinics in Hazelton 3 days/week, in Pottsville 1 day/ week and will provide remote coverage for the Muhlenberg Cancer Center 1 day/week.
This is a great role for an experienced dietitian or a new grad!
Benefits:
- no weekends or holidays!
- reimbursement for AND dues, state licensure fees and CDR renewal
- three weeks of vacation, eight holidays and three personal days paid each year
- reimbursement for continuing education events
- up to $5000 tuition reimbursement annually
- career advancement opportunities with Sodexo’s Clinical Career Ladder
The successful candidate will:
- provide individualized 1:1 Medical Nutrition Therapy to oncology patients clients;
- collaborate with the interdisciplinary team regarding the patients’ overall nutritional careplan;
- develop and present content for the Support Survivor program;
- work closely with an interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional patient care;
- perform quality improvement initiatives; and
- act as a mentor to dietetic interns.
Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:
- Registered Dietitian credentials and Pennsylvania state licensure;
- experience in oncology nutrition or a strong desire to working with this population;
- strong verbal and written communication skills; and
- good time management skills, a self-starter and a team player.
Learn more about Lehigh Valley Cancer Institute
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What We Offer:
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Basic Education Requirement:
Master's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
For those eligible for the registration exam prior to 1/1/24:
Bachelor's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
Credentials Requirement:
Meets eligibility requirements for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and will become registered within 120 days of hire. In some states and/or facilities the RD/RDN credentials is required at the time of hire
Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice. In some states and/or facilities state certification/licensure is required at the time of hire
Basic Functional Experience - 3 years experienced practitioner able to work with minimal supervision
Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Oncology Dietitian at Sodexo summary:
As a Registered Oncology Dietitian at Lehigh Valley Cancer Institute, I provide personalized medical nutrition therapy to patients undergoing cancer treatment. I collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement nutritional care plans while delivering educational content for patient support programs. With no weekends or holidays, the role offers a great work-life balance and opportunities for professional growth and mentoring dietetic interns.
Keywords:
Oncology, Dietitian, Nutrition Therapy, Registered Dietitian, Cancer Support, Medical Nutrition, Patient Care, Nutrition Counseling, Sodexo, Healthcare
