BHS·Lexington, Kentucky
The oncology dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy and nutritional services to cancer patients across the continuum of care within a multidisciplinary team. They are responsible for documenting interventions, monitoring patient progress, and providing nutrition expertise to the healthcare team and community.
Registered Dietitian – Outpatient Oncology BAPTIST HEALTH LEXINGTON FULL TIME - DAYS
Serving as a member of the multidisciplinary oncology team, the oncology dietitian in the outpatient setting provides nutritional services to cancer patients across the continuum of the cancer experience including identification of cancer patients at nutritional risk, provision of appropriate medical nutrition therapy for patients actively undergoing cancer treatment, primary prevention, secondary prevention, cancer recurrence, palliative care and community education. Collects, summarizes and reports data regarding patient care as related to nutrition services. The following list is not intended to be an all-exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities required and are subject to change from time to time. Additionally, other duties may be assigned at the discretion of leadership to meet business, customer, and/or patient needs. Provide oncology nutrition services to BHLEX outpatient chemotherapy infusion clinic, radiation oncology, oncology physician offices, outpatient oncology centers located in outlying areas of BHLEX service area and other areas that may be identified. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of nutrition intervention / monitoring and evaluation in the patient’s medical record and ensure that this information is communicated with other members of the health care team involved in the patient’s care. Provide oncology nutrition knowledge and expertise to the health care team. Work in partnership with health-care team and community to provide continuity of nutrition services for clients and their families across the cancer continuum.
Bachelor’s Degree of Dietetics. Minimum Experience – 1 year. Certified as Dietitian in Kentucky.
Full-Time 32 weekly hours (0.8 FTE) - 40 weekly hours (1.0 FTE) Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance Life Insurance Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Identity Theft Protection Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire Bereavement Leave (includes pets) PTO Sell Back Program Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation) Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support Retirement with Company Match If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Market context
In Kentucky, outpatient oncology dietitian roles are typically driven by cancer care programs that need nutrition support for patients managing treatment side effects and recovery. These positions can be competitive because employers often want candidates with a dietetics degree, Kentucky certification, and prior experience in a clinical or outpatient setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Kentucky credential status and tailor your application to oncology nutrition experience.