Instructor / Registered Dietitian

Department Overview

About OHSULink www.ohsu.eduOHSU's singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon, but we're also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences. This allows us to concentrate resources on research to prevent and cure disease, on education that prepares physicians, dentists, nurses and other health professionals to succeed in an evolving health care environment, and on patient care that incorporates the latest knowledge and discoveries. We have 18,000 employees and secure competitive research funding of more than $400 million a year. As a public organization, we provide community outreach and services for Oregon's most vulnerable populations. OHSU’s stated mission to improve the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence, innovation and leadership in health care, education and research.

 

About OHSU Doernbecher Children’s HospitalLink https://www.ohsu.edu/doernbecherWith a strong tradition of teamwork, diversity and interdisciplinary care, we believe all children deserve the best. At Doernbecher, we built a hospital around that belief. It’s why we have more specialists in children’s health than anywhere else in the state. We offer the newest and most advanced treatments available, along with innovative collaborations and research opportunities. As Oregon’s only academic health center, we strive to offer the best medical care to every child across Oregon, Southwest Washington and beyond.

 

About The Institute on Development and Disability (IDD)Link https://www.ohsu.edu/institute-on-development-and-disability/about-us

The Institute on Development and Disability within the Department of Pediatrics at OHSU works with patients, families, clinicians, researchers and many other professionals to meet the goal of improving the lives of people with disabilities. We perform research and care to support every patient, from premature babies to older adults, facing changes in life due to the onset of disabling conditions. With more than 100 years of practice, we understand how to best meet the needs of our patients and their families in Oregon and beyond.

 

About Portland and OregonLink https://www.travelportland.comBisected by the Willamette River, Portland is a vibrant city nestled among green woods and waterways. Only 90 minutes from the spectacular Oregon coast or towering Mount Hood, Portland offers the rare accessibility of snow-to-surf. Portland embraces cyclists, hikers, brewpubs, dogs, climbers, artisan coffee shops, book readers, foodies, professional soccer and basketball fans, award-winning wineries, concertgoers and paddle boarders. It’s no wonder Portland constantly ranks as one of America’s favorite lifestyle cities.

Function/Duties of Position

Responsibilities are determined by the Dietetics Discipline Director and the Feeding Clinic Director to meet the objectives of both the dietetics discipline and the clinical feeding program.

Primary duties include comprehensive nutritional assessment, interdisciplinary case management, and coordination of care plans for patients evaluated through team-based assessments. Nutritional intervention may serve as the primary therapy for some patients. At time of posting, primary duties will focus on infants and children with complex feeding disorders. This position requires undivided effort and may include providing relief coverage for colleagues.

 

Nutritional Assessment, Nutritional Care Plan Development & Implementation

• Review medical records to obtain detailed medical history, dietary intake, food tolerances, allergies, and food preparation practices.
• Analyze clinical data including growth parameters, laboratory values, diagnoses, medications, and medical history to determine nutritional status.
• Perform physical nutrition assessments and/or Subjective Global Assessments as appropriate.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including medical providers, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, and social workers, to address factors affecting pediatric nutrition.
• Interview caregivers and integrate findings from medical providers and oral-motor specialists to develop coordinated, team-based recommendations.
• Develop and adjust nutrition plans, which may include:
• Alternative feeding modalities based on chewing or swallowing difficulties
• Therapeutic diet modifications
• Adjustments to food types and quantities
• Formula selection or modification
• Tube feeding management
• Incorporate cultural food preferences and family routines into care plans.
• Work