Dietitian

Legacy Health • Portland, OR

2d • $35 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

Legacy Health is hiring a Dietitian to provide evidence-based, compassionate nutrition care as part of an interdisciplinary team. The role partners with patients and care teams to provide comprehensive nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy that support individual treatment goals. The position is associated with Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in North Portland, a regional medical center with expertise in areas including trauma, heart care, burns, wounds, stroke, and brain surgery.

Dietitians at Legacy are valued members of collaborative care teams and have the opportunity to practice at the top of their license, influence treatment plans, and support patients and families. The role offers diverse clinical experiences and a modern hospital environment with advanced technology.

Requirements

• Completion of a bachelor's or graduate-level degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or an equivalent field from an accredited university or college.
• Completion of a Dietitian Internship or Coordinated Program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
• Effective written and verbal communication with patients, the public, physicians, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to function independently on assigned patient care units.
• General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Oregon Licensed Dietitian credential through the Oregon Health Licensing Board of Licensed Dietitians, or, for practice in Washington State, Dietitian Certification through the Washington State Department of Health.
• Must be eligible for registration at the time of hire and pass the registration examination within six months (180 days) of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Basic familiarity with computers.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and identify patients at risk for malnutrition.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans using evidence-based practice.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Exercise order-writing privileges in accordance with CMS guidelines, state regulations, and hospital policy.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and best-practice development.
• Maintain professional competency and clinical excellence through ongoing learning and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time