Dietitian

Legacy Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 47,664 - 68,163; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian in Portland, Oregon. This role involves providing clinical nutrition expertise and working as part of an interdisciplinary care team. Responsibilities include developing nutrition services, assessing patients for malnutrition, and managing resources efficiently. Candidates must have a relevant degree, complete an internship, and obtain necessary licensure. The pay range for the position is between $34.60 - $49.48 per hour, offering an inclusive work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor’s or graduate level degree in Nutrition and Dietetics required.
• Completion of a Dietitian Internship or Coordinated Program approved by ACEND required.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy.
• Assess patients for malnutrition.
• Manage resources in a cost-effective manner.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to function independently

General knowledge of nutrient analysis

Familiarity with computers

Education

Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completion of a Dietitian Internship

Job description

Optimal nutrition is an important part of good health and a patient’s recovery. It is just one of the ways that Legacy strives to make life better for others. The Registered Dietitian provides their clinical nutrition expertise through nutrition assessment, education, and interventions to help improve patient outcomes.

If you are a dietitian who enjoys working with patients and thrives being part of an interdisciplinary care team, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice protocols/guidelines.
• Assess patients for malnutrition.
• Order writing privileges per CMS guidelines, state regulation, and hospital policy.
• Manage resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Participate in performance improvement efforts.
• Maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Qualifications

Education

• Completion of a Bachelor’s or graduate level degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent field from an accredited university/college required.
• Completion of a Dietitian Internship or Coordinated Program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) required.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to patients, public, physicians and interdisciplinary health care team.
• Able to function independently on assigned patient care units.
• General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Basic familiarity with computers preferred.

Licensure

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist through the Commission on Dietetic Registration required.
• Licensed Dietitian by the Oregon Health Licensing Board of Licensed Dietitians required, or for practice in Washington State, Dietitian Certification through the Washington State Department of Health required.
• Must be eligible for registration at the time of hire and pass the registration examination within 6 months of hire (180 Days).

Pay Range

USD $34.60 - USD $49.48 /Hr.

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you