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LAYIQ - Sr Clinical Dietitian - Outpatient at MD Anderson Cancer Center

Direct Patient Care
Provide quality, evidence-based nutrition care aligned with diagnosis, treatment plan, age, nutrition status, and individualized needs in the outpatient clinical environment
Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for medically complex patients using subjective and objective data, nutrition focused physical assessments, interdisciplinary consultation, and electronic medical record review
Determine individualized nutrient needs and develop comprehensive plans of care using established guidelines and clinical judgment
Participate in interdisciplinary patient care rounds by recommending, implementing, and monitoring nutrition interventions
Complete timely and accurate documentation in the medical record in accordance with departmental standards, policies, and regulatory requirements
Deliver initial, ongoing, and follow-up nutrition care within established timeframes and reassessment criteria
Identify patient and family education needs, assess barriers to learning, provide appropriate education, and document interventions per policy
Provide coverage for additional services and cross-cover inpatient or outpatient services as needed
Maintain productivity expectations, meeting or exceeding an average of 7 to 7.5 patients per day
Clinical Practice
Maintain a high level of clinical competency through ongoing professional development in nutrition research, trends, policies, certifications, and standards of practice
Participate in staff development activities through formal and informal education
Contribute to the development and revision of departmental and institutional resources such as diet manuals, practice guidelines, formularies, educational materials, and policies and procedures
Share evidence-based practices, advanced clinical nutrition education, and case studies with peers and interdisciplinary team members
Serve as a mentor and preceptor for new employees, students, interns, and observers
Advanced Practice and Leadership
Demonstrate leadership beyond routine patient care by advancing nutrition practice, education, or departmental and institutional initiatives
Lead or co-lead quality assessment and performance improvement initiatives
Participate in clinical or operational improvement projects that enhance outcomes or workflows
Lead or contribute to program development, protocols, or tools that improve clinical effectiveness
Develop and deliver presentations, posters, or lectures at professional, institutional, or community levels
Author or contribute to professional publications or institutional content promoting evidence-based nutrition
Participate in professional organizations and volunteer activities that support the advancement of nutrition and dietetics
Serve on workgroups or committees, attend meetings, complete assignments on time, and share relevant information with the clinical team
EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor's Degree and
Required: Completion of an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) approved dietetic internship or its equivalent.
Preferred: Master's Degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required: 4 years Clinical dietitian experience. or
Required: 2 years Required experience with preferred degree or advanced certification.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required: RD - Registered Dietitian Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Required: LD - Licensed Dietitian Current Licensed Dietitian (LD) with Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent

Sr Clinical Dietitian - Outpatient

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