Registered Dietitian - $1,500.00 Bonus - $36.23 - 44.39/hr

Join our team as a Registered Dietitian at Rosewood Family Health Center in Portland, OR!

*Will split time (50/50) between Pacific Pediatrics and Rosewood Family Health Center.

Provides medical nutrition therapy for clinic medical patients and/or high-risk Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) clients. Functions as an interdisciplinary healthcare team member to assess and treat medical conditions and address individual nutrition needs.

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

We invite you to explore our short clips, " WE are Yakima - WE are Family " and " YVFWC - And then we grew ," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families!

Position Highlights

• 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
  
• Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked
  
• $36.23-$44.39/hour DOE
  
• Relocation allowance up to $10,000
  
• $5,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:
  
  • At Hire: $1,500.00
    
  • At 180 days (6 months): $2,000.00
    
  • At 12 months: $1,500.00
    
• Bonus will be prorated based on Full-Time Equivalency (FTE)
  

YVFWC Benefits:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
  
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
  
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
  
• Do you have any student debt? All our YVFWC sites are certified for state and federal loan repayment assistance. Ask for details!
  

What You'll Do:

• Conducts nutritional screening and assessment for patients/clients to include anthropometric and laboratory data, collection of nutrition history, calculation of nutrition adequacy, and identification of drug-nutrient interactions.
  
• Utilizes motivational interview to identify desired goals and outcomes of nutrition care in collaboration with patient/client and health care professionals. Considers the variables that may influence the patient/client's food related behaviors including culture and social determinants of health.
  
• Evaluates and provides evidence based nutrition recommendations to address patient/client medical needs. Understands and evaluates patient/client nutrition status and its relationship to complex disease states including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, gastrointestinal disorders, cancer, food allergies, and obesity.
  
• Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals to advocate for and implement optimal nutrition care
  
• Provides preventative services and counseling at individual patient/client visits and group meetings
  
• Serves as preceptor providing nutrition education and guidance to dietetic interns and students. Develops training materials and participates in mentoring of staff
  
• Assists in monitoring compliance with Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC) procedures, federal qualified health center quality metrics, and/or state and federal WIC requirements.
  
• Maintains awareness of community demographics and resources. Connects clients to resources
  
• Designs and implements outreach activities to raise community awareness of program services
  
• Completes documentation in the appropriate electronic medical record to document patient/client interaction
  
• Actively participates in assigned meetings to promote care team collaboration and ongoing learning
  
• Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned
  

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Dietetics from a U.S. regionally accredited college, university, or foreign equivalent for new graduates after January 2024. Dietitians credentialed prior to Jan 2024 are allowed to be grandfathered in with a Bachelor's Degree.
  
• Completion of ACEND® (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) accredited academic coursework in a Didactic Program in Dietetics
  
• A Master's Degree in Dietetics serves as two years of experience for job offer purposes
  
• One year of experience in a clinic, primary care, outpatient, or community setting is preferred
  
• Registered Dietitian Nutrition registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
  
• State licensure based on location and job duties performed
  
• May require the following certifications based on location and job duties performed
  
  • International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
    
• Licensed Dietitian credential (application must be submitted prior to start date)
  
• This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 9 is achieved.
  
• Bilingual (English/Spanish/Cantonese/Vietnamese) preferred at a level 9
  
• Ability to effectively interact with adults, infants, and children in a professional manner
  
• Ability to effectively collaborate with medical professionals
  
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment, to demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and forward thinking
  
• General knowledge in culturally appropriate practice
  
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records
  

Our Mission Statement

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

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