Outpatient Dietitian - Diabetic Dieticians - FT Days
About The Position
The Outpatient Dietitian provides individualized nutrition assessments, counseling, and medical nutrition therapy to patients across the lifespan in primary care clinics. The role develops evidence-based nutrition care plans for conditions including diabetes, hypertension, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and gastrointestinal disorders, and works with primary care providers and interdisciplinary teams to support coordinated, whole-person care. The dietitian documents patient interactions and interventions in the electronic medical record in accordance with clinic policies and professional standards; participates in case reviews, care team huddles, and health promotion initiatives; delivers individual and group nutrition education in person and via telehealth; contributes to nutrition programs and resources tailored to the clinic population; and maintains current knowledge of nutrition guidelines and evidence-based practices. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian (RD) with current Oregon licensure.
- CDR certification and Oregon Dietitian licensure.
- Positive attitude, flexibility, and strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage patients in diverse outpatient settings.
- Ability to communicate effectively and concisely with a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to instruct others and demonstrate social perceptiveness.
- Effective use of computers and job-related programs or software.
- Ability to prioritize workload as patient, staff, and community needs change.
- Comfort with public speaking as needed for education of patients, staff, and the community.
- Able to stand, walk, and sit frequently; able to respond quickly to unexpected patient-care situations; able to see, hear, and speak with or without assistive devices.
Nice To Haves
- Two years’ experience in an acute or ambulatory setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized nutrition assessments, counseling, and medical nutrition therapy to patients across the lifespan in primary care clinics.
- Develop and implement evidence-based nutrition care plans for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and gastrointestinal disorders.
- Collaborate with primary care providers and interdisciplinary teams to support coordinated, whole-person care.
- Document patient interactions and interventions in the electronic medical record according to clinic policies and professional standards.
- Participate in case reviews, care team huddles, and health promotion initiatives.
- Deliver individual or group nutrition education sessions in person and via telehealth.
- Contribute to nutrition-related programs and resources tailored to the clinic population.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of nutrition guidelines and evidence-based practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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