Registered Dietitian

WHO WE ARE:

Aviva Health is a dynamic and mission-driven federally qualified health center (FQHC). Committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate healthcare services, Aviva Health offers a holistic approach to care, addressing patients' medical, behavioral health, dental, and social service needs. As a vital healthcare resource in the community, Aviva Health fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment where dedicated healthcare professionals have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families. Join us at Aviva Health and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients and the community we serve.

BENFITS INCLUDED

• Full family medical, dental, and vision insurance paid by Employer.
• NHSC Federal loan repayment possible for your student loans
• State loan repayment opportunities
• Retirement matching by company
• Long term disability and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• FTCA Malpractice insurance is fully paid for by company
• Cell phone reimbursement 
• Tuition reimbursement program
• No on-call after hours, weekends, or holidays
• Reimbursement of your professional membership dues and licensure renewals
• Work-life balance as a Blue Zones participant

POSITION PURPOSE:

The primary function of the Registered Dietitian position is to promote health and nutrition that can be easily incorporated into the daily lives of our patients by creating a nutritional plan of care. It will require ongoing collaboration with the provider and clinical teams to educate patients about nutrition/dietetics, administering medical nutrition therapy services (MNT), and providing Diabetes Management (DM) as part of the health-care team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy following standards of care set forth by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments based on patient medical history, lab values, dietary intake, and lifestyle factors and document efficiently, accurately, and appropriately in the EMR.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans and interventions tailored to the patient’s diagnosis, preferences, and goals.
• Provide one-on-one and group nutrition counseling for various conditions (e.g., diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, GI disorders, renal disease, eating disorders).
• Instruct patients in diet principles and restrictions per physician diet order and accurately document pertinent information.
• Maintain updated and necessary patient education materials and nutrition references and textbooks.
• Educate patients and families on nutrition-related topics using evidence-based guidelines.
• Provide culturally sensitive and age-appropriate materials and counseling techniques.
• Participate in community outreach and wellness programs as applicable.
• Plan, coordinate and implement the department’s Nutritional Quality Assurance Program for value-based care and meeting UDS, CCO, and other measures for nutritional assessments.
• Participate in the development of policies and programs directed toward patient and family education that include but are not limited to the patient education classes and a member in the patient education committee.
• Participate in implementation educational programs and meet the mandatory in-service requirement in utilities management, infection control, safety and blood-borne pathogens that includes but is not limited to nutrition and dietetics.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care and improve patient outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or family and consumer sciences.
• Completion of ACEND-accredited educational program.
• Member of the American Dietetic Association with current Oregon state licensure as a Licensed Dietitian or be eligible within 3 months of hire.
• Credentialed registered dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Experience in a hospital, clinical or public health setting.
• Familiar with billing for medical nutri