Dietitian-Senior; Mays Cancer Center

Under limited supervision, formulates and plans patient menus based on diet requirements in accordance with physician orders and general dietetic standards and rules. May monitor and assign work to other dieticians.

Responsibilities

• Treats patients with complex nutritional deficiencies, determines extent and duration of diet therapy, and instructs patients and patients' families on appropriate diet and nutrition plans.
• Establishes a plan of care based on patients health status/risks, education, and support needs.
• Develops and monitors established nutrition plans, in collaboration with the patient and/or attending physician.
• Provides guidance, assistance, and explanations to patients and family members to help them understand, accept, and follow dietary modifications ordered by the physician.
• Instructs patients and family members on dietary restrictions and drug/nutrient interactions as appropriate.
• Observes patients' responses to dietary treatment, notes changes in their condition and advises Physicians/Nurse Supervisors.
• Revises nutritional plan as appropriate based on patients' condition and physician’s orders.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge and experience with a wide range of disease entities, treatment modalities and drug/nutrient interactions.
• Experience in providing nutrition care in inpatient and outpatient settings for a wide variety of disease states.
• Ability to analyze, compare and evaluate aspects of the treatment program.
• Ability to communicate in a courteous, pleasant and professional manner.
• Ability to observe a patient's issues, and analyze what is needed to help them without putting them at further risk.
• Ability to work one-on-one with patients every day and be a good communicator and listener.
• Ability to talk with patients and their families and be able and willing to deliver both good and bad news in the most compassionate way possible.

Required Skills

• Five (5) years of relevant experience is required.

About Us

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Benefits Overview

• Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction.
• Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan.
• Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
• Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
• FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
• Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).
• Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave:
  Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.