Registered Dietitian

Position Overview Registered Dietician (RD) – Part‑time, 16 hours/week, onsite at Avamere Rehab of King City, 16485 SW Pacific Hwy, Tigard, OR 97224. Immediate start (ASAP). Responsibilities Conduct nutrition assessments for all patients using the Nutrition Care Process (assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, evaluation) and create patient‑specific nutrition plans. Specialize care in accordance with age‑specific populations, religious, ethnic, and cultural needs. Perform Nutrition‑Focused Physical Examinations and nutrition interviews routinely. Assess appropriateness of therapeutic diets. Develop and/or evaluate enteral and parenteral nutrition prescriptions, making recommendations as needed. Evaluate effectiveness of nutrition interventions and adjust as clinically indicated to support outcome goals. Participate in facility Nutrition at Risk (NAR) meetings to assess higher‑risk individuals requiring regular interdisciplinary team evaluation. Communicate regularly with the IDT through interdisciplinary meetings and other forms of communication. Schedule and announce departmental meeting times, dates, places, etc. as needed. Perform administrative duties such as completing necessary forms, reports, nutrition quality assurance audits, etc. to ensure dietary department compliance with policy, state, and federal regulations. Work with the food service director to assure food service staff demonstrate safe, sanitary practices and provide meals as prescribed. Provide nutrition‑related in‑services as requested. Review and approve facility menus bi‑yearly, ensuring nutritional adequacy consistent with the dietary manual and approve substitutions as needed. Minimum Qualifications At least one (1) year of healthcare experience in clinical dietetics (preferred). Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, ability to function independently and make independent decisions with minimal assistance. Safe and reliable form of transportation required to reach the facility under diverse weather conditions. Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and ongoing continuing education. Dietitian license and/or certification required to be obtained within 60 days from date of hire (type dependent on state). Desired Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a closely related field and completion of an ACEND‑approved dietetic internship. #J-18808-Ljbffr