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Senior Oncology Registered Dietitian

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Jan 2026

About the role

Senior Oncology Registered Dietitian - (916055)

Description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
Works under general supervision to provide medical nutrition therapy and treatment for patients within a designated department or specialty area.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Education
Effective January 1, 2024, a graduate degree will be required for new candidates who qualify for the certification exam. Candidates who qualify for the exam or have received their Registered Dietitian credential prior to January 1, 2024 are grandfathered and will only require a Bachelor's degree.

Experience
2 years of experience in a Registered Dietitian Role to include
1 year of experience in a healthcare setting

Licenses and Certifications
(RD) REGISTERED DIETITIAN by Commission on Dietetic Registration Upon Hire and
(LDIE) LICENSED DIETITIAN in the State of Texas Upon Hire and
If awaiting examination/credentialing at time of hire, must be obtained within 6 months of hire date. Must be supervised by a Licensed Dietitian while undergoing the preceding.
ADDITIONAL ADVANCE CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
(CNSC) CERTIFIED NUTRITION SUPPORT Upon Hire or
(CSO) CER SPECIALST IN ONCOLOGY NUTR Upon Hire or
(CDE) CERT DIABETES EDUCATOR Upon Hire or
(CSR) Board Cert Spec Renal Nut Upon Hire or
(CSPN) CERT SPECIALIST IN PED NUTR - Pediatric Nutrition (CSP) Upon Hire or
(CSG) CER SPECIALST GERONTLOGCL NUTR - Gerontological Nutrition Certificate (CSG) Upon Hire or
Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM) Upon Hire or
Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition (CSPCC) Upon Hire or
Sports Dietetics (CSSD) Upon Hire or
Nutrition Wound Care Certified (NWCC) Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES

Coordinates, documents, and provides individualized medical nutrition therapy and nutrition care for prevention and treatment of diseases with consideration of any age-related factors for pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients. Evaluates outcomes of nutrition interventions.
Documents all relevant aspects of nutritional care for patients in accordance with departmental standards.
Maintains established department productivity standards.
Acts as an education resource for students, dietetic interns, clinics, hospital staff, other RDs and Nutrition department staff and provides feedback and guidance when a