Dietitian

Providence

. Work closely with departmental and interdisciplinary healthcare teams .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • United StatesJunior💰 $34 - $52 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the Nutrition Care Process and Terminology (NCPT) to assess and manage nutrition status, including the design and implementation of nutrition care plans. Holds relevant certifications and licenses while effectively collaborating with healthcare teams to provide patient-centered medical nutrition therapy.

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Registered Dietitian CertificationOregon Dietitian LicenseNutrition Care ProcessMedical Nutrition TherapyNutrition Management of Disease States

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Hard Skills

Nutrition AssessmentNutrition DiagnosisNutrition-Focused Physical ExaminationNutrition Care Plan DesignNutrition Care Plan EvaluationMalnutrition AssessmentDiet Orders ManagementPatient-Centered CareNutrition EducationClinical Nutrition Management

Soft Skills

Interdisciplinary CollaborationCommunicationPatient EducationTeamworkEmpathy

Certifications & Qualifications

National CDR Registered Dietitian CertificationOregon Dietitian License

Industry Keywords

DieteticsNutrition Care ProcessACEND AccreditationClinical NutritionPatient-Centered Medical Goals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with departmental and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
Provide integrated care aligned with patient-centered medical goals and objectives
Use the Nutrition Care Process and Terminology (NCPT) to assess nutrition status
Identify nutrition diagnoses, including assessment for malnutrition
Perform nutrition-focused physical examinations
Interpret nutrition assessment results
Order nutrition and diet orders
Design and implement nutrition care plans
Monitor and evaluate nutrition care plan outcomes for patients at nutrition risk or malnourished
Provide medical nutrition therapy to patients, families, and the community

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, foods and nutrition, or related area from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university, or foreign equivalent
Master's degree required for those entering the workforce after 1/1/2024 as a Dietitian
Completion of required dietetics coursework and supervised practice through an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics and Dietetic Internship or Coordinated Program in Dietetics
Upon hire: National CDR Registered Dietitian certification
Oregon Dietitian License within 6 months (180 days) of hire
May require additional state Dietitian License within 6 months of hire
1 year experience with current adult learning theory in relation to nutrition education
1 year experience with nutrition management of multiple disease states
Preferred: 1 year experience managing nutrition in a clinical setting
Preferred: 1 year experience providing medical nutrition therapy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Free, convenient, and ample parking
TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area
Medical Plan Assistance Program with free or reduced-cost coverage for eligible caregivers and dependents
Tuition reimbursement/education, including 100% tuition paid program options and coverage or reimbursement of required books and fees for select programs
Paid Time Off — up to 25 days per year for benefit eligible caregivers
Retirement program with employer match and discretionary contributions
Lyra Caregiver Assistance program — up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year
401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, and health-related time off
Voluntary benefits
Well-being resources