Registered Dietitian
Company: UCLA Health
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Play an important role in the success of a world-class health organization. Help deliver excellence in oncology nutrition services. Take your career to the next level. You can do all this and more at UCLA Health.
You will be responsible for developing and delivering integrative educational assessments for cancer patients regarding their unique nutritional needs – before, during, and after their diagnosis and treatment. You will:
**Implement appropriate, individualized meal plans
**Follow up with all referred patients
**Teach general nutrition as well as weight loss/gain skills
**Participate in one-on-one consults, TeleHealth visits, group classes, and support groups
**Communicate nutrition recommendations to physicians and staff
**Work with community organizations to maintain expertise in cancer patient education
**Reinforce individual treatment plans as prescribed by physicians/NPs
**Offer suggested dietary changes when appropriate
We’re seeking a self-motivated, empathetic professional with:
**Master’s degree in nutrition or public health
**Completion of an A.N.D. internship
**Registered dietitian certification
**Experience in an outpatient setting
**Two or more years of experience with oncology diagnoses preferred In-depth knowledge of oncology nutrition
**Expertise in current concepts of medical nutritional management practices
**Understanding of the side effects of treatment and wellness approaches for diminishing side effects
**Experience in individual and group nutritional counseling/education
**Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and prioritizing skills
UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and dozens of primary care practices, specialty practices, urgent care centers, and other ancillary locations throughout metro Los Angeles as well as the David Geffen School of Medicine. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we have become Los Angeles’ trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, you can at UCLA Health.
Interested candidates apply online at: https://www.uclahealthcareers.org/job/17894006/dietitian-los-angeles-ca/