Oncology Dietitian Jobs
Oncology Dietitian jobs are open across hospitals, cancer centers, and outpatient oncology clinics, at every level from staff dietitian to senior clinical and lead roles, with specializations in medical nutrition therapy, chemotherapy side effect management, and palliative care nutrition. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Description
Inova Schar Cancer & Peterson Life with Cancer is looking for a dedicated Oncology Registered Dietitian to join the Team. This full-time role will be day-shift working Monday – Friday and is located in Woodbridge, VA. The Oncology Registered Dietitian will be primarily responsible for providing medical nutrition therapy to support the nutrition needs of cancer patients during active treatment. You will join a growing team of experienced Oncology Dietitians who are closely integrated with multidisciplinary cancer care teams. This role offers the opportunity to develop specialized expertise in oncology nutrition while supporting patients throughout their treatment journey. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules.
Oncology Registered Dietitian Responsibilities
- Performs a comprehensive assessment by interpreting multiple, sometimes conflicting, data and synthesizing their interrelationships.
- Formulates an individualized nutrition plan of care based on assessment findings and interpreting trends in patient populations to achieve best practice.
- Anticipates nutritional intervention issues, monitors patient tolerance to nutrition therapy and responds when standards of nutrition care recommend changes.
- Coordinates the nutrition care plan with the physician and other healthcare providers while serving as a resource in the integration of the nutrition care plan into the comprehensive plan of care for the patient.
- Communicates with the healthcare team members, patients and families to maximize patient outcomes.
- Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to increase practice knowledge and incorporate that knowledge into the nutrition plan of care.
- Provides education to physicians, residents, nurses and other healthcare providers to optimize nutrition therapy outcomes.
- Incorporates research findings into nutrition practice standards, may develop/revise patient education programs when applicable, and participates in the development and revision of patient education materials.
- Assesses the educational needs of patients/families and provides appropriate nutrition education/counseling.
- Provides education to physicians, residents, nurses, and other healthcare providers to optimize nutrition therapy interventions and outcomes. Incorporates research findings into nutrition practice standards, may develop/revise patient education programs when applicable, and participates in the development and revision of patient education materials.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree minimum if licensed before 1/1/2024; Dietitians registered after 1/1/2024 must hold a Master's Degree
- Experience: Registered Dietitian (RD) within 3 months; Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association within 3 months
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous clinical nutrition experience preferred.
- Previous oncology experience preferred.
About us
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Job Description
Inova Schar Cancer & Peterson Life with Cancer is looking for a dedicated Oncology Registered Dietitian to join the Team. This full-time role will be day-shift working Monday – Friday and is located in Woodbridge, VA. The Oncology Registered Dietitian will be primarily responsible for providing medical nutrition therapy to support the nutrition needs of cancer patients during active treatment. You will join a growing team of experienced Oncology Dietitians who are closely integrated with multidisciplinary cancer care teams. This role offers the opportunity to develop specialized expertise in oncology nutrition while supporting patients throughout their treatment journey. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules.
Oncology Registered Dietitian Responsibilities
- Performs a comprehensive assessment by interpreting multiple, sometimes conflicting, data and synthesizing their interrelationships.
- Formulates an individualized nutrition plan of care based on assessment findings and interpreting trends in patient populations to achieve best practice.
- Anticipates nutritional intervention issues, monitors patient tolerance to nutrition therapy and responds when standards of nutrition care recommend changes.
- Coordinates the nutrition care plan with the physician and other healthcare providers while serving as a resource in the integration of the nutrition care plan into the comprehensive plan of care for the patient.
- Communicates with the healthcare team members, patients and families to maximize patient outcomes.
- Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to increase practice knowledge and incorporate that knowledge into the nutrition plan of care.
- Provides education to physicians, residents, nurses and other healthcare providers to optimize nutrition therapy outcomes.
- Incorporates research findings into nutrition practice standards, may develop/revise patient education programs when applicable, and participates in the development and revision of patient education materials.
- Assesses the educational needs of patients/families and provides appropriate nutrition education/counseling.
- Provides education to physicians, residents, nurses, and other healthcare providers to optimize nutrition therapy interventions and outcomes. Incorporates research findings into nutrition practice standards, may develop/revise patient education programs when applicable, and participates in the development and revision of patient education materials.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree minimum if licensed before 1/1/2024; Dietitians registered after 1/1/2024 must hold a Master's Degree
- Experience: Registered Dietitian (RD) within 3 months; Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association within 3 months
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous clinical nutrition experience preferred.
- Previous oncology experience preferred.
About us
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in oncology dietitian jobs.
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential with active state licensure where required
- Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) preferred or required
- Clinical experience providing medical nutrition therapy to oncology patients
- Proficiency with electronic health records and nutrition assessment documentation
- Knowledge of chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy side effect management
- Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary oncology care teams
Tips for Your Oncology Dietitian Job Search
Highlight oncology-specific clinical rotations
Oncology hiring managers want to see direct patient contact with cancer populations on your resume. Name the cancer types you supported, the nutrition protocols you used, and whether your rotation included inpatient, outpatient, or both settings.
List your CSO credential separately
The Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition credential gets its own line, not buried under certifications. Recruiters screening for oncology roles filter on CSO specifically, so placing it near the top of your resume speeds up that review.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists oncology dietitian openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name tumor types
Job descriptions that specify GI oncology, head and neck, or hematologic malignancies signal a focused team. Matching your cover letter to those specific populations shows clinical depth and reduces the chance your application gets screened out early.
Prepare a case-based interview example
Oncology interviews frequently ask how you managed refeeding risk, cachexia, or nutrition support during active treatment. Have one patient scenario ready that walks through your assessment, intervention, and outcome without disclosing identifying details.
Negotiate continuing education support upfront
CSO recertification and oncology nutrition conferences carry real costs. Ask about employer-covered continuing education hours and professional development budgets during the offer stage, not after you accept, since those benefits vary significantly across cancer centers and health systems.
Oncology Dietitian Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most oncology dietitians?
OU Health, FMOL Health, and Tanner Health are hiring the most oncology dietitians right now, with openings concentrated in Ohio, Georgia, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Cancer centers affiliated with large health systems tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.
How many oncology dietitian jobs are remote?
About 17% of oncology dietitian openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote opportunities concentrated in telehealth oncology nutrition counseling and survivorship program roles. Inpatient and infusion center positions almost always require on-site presence given the hands-on nature of acute nutritional assessment.
How do you become an oncology dietitian?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in nutrition or dietetics, then complete an accredited dietetic internship to qualify for the RD exam. After becoming a Registered Dietitian, gain clinical experience working with oncology patients in a hospital or cancer center setting. Once you meet the practice hour requirements, you can sit for the CSO exam through the Commission on Dietetic Registration to earn the specialist credential.
Can you get an oncology dietitian job with little experience?
Yes, some health systems hire new RDs into oncology rotations or general clinical positions that include oncology caseloads, which lets you build the specialty hours needed for CSO eligibility over time. Applying to large academic medical centers or NCI-designated cancer centers is a practical route because they're more likely to have structured mentorship and rotation programs than smaller community hospitals.
What does the oncology dietitian interview process look like?
Most oncology dietitian interviews involve a phone or video screen with HR, followed by a clinical panel interview with the nutrition department lead and sometimes an oncology nurse or physician. You'll typically be asked to walk through a patient scenario, explain how you assess nutrition risk during active treatment, and describe your experience with enteral or parenteral nutrition. Some cancer centers include a brief skills assessment or a tour of the clinical unit before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to oncology dietitian jobs?
You can find and apply to oncology dietitian jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your credentials and preferred setting, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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