Eating Disorder Dietitian/ Pediatric Nutrition
Job Summary
Company Description
NW Pediatric & Family Nutrition is a nutrition private practice that specializes in helping families nourish their children mindfully and raise children to have healthy relationship with food and their bodies. Offices are located in Portland, Vancouver and Bend, OR. Since the pandemic we have been hybrid with one day in the office and virtual the rest. We provide client-focused medical nutrition therapy for a variety of concerns including picky eating, eating disorders, weight concerns, food sensitivities and general family nutrition. We are looking for a new team member with eating disorder experience who can support teen clients with their eating disorder recovery and intuitive eating.
Job Description
Provide evidence-informed nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy to adolescent and adult clients and their families virtual and in-person
Maintain thorough, accurate, and timely documentation of client care
Coordinate care with other providers as needed
Perform relevant administrative tasks
Create and maintain professional relationships with other providers to ensure referrals and an excellent reputation in the community
Part time once in-network with insurances, which generally takes about 3 months, can grow to 3-4 days/week. We consider full time 32 hours, 20 clients/week.
This is a hybrid position with 1 day in the office and likely the rest virtual. Will consider a hire for the Bend, Vancouver or Portland office .
Responsibilities and Duties
Job Expectations:
Provide Individualized nutrition consulting with clients to develop nutritional goals, including nutritional assessment at the initial visit.
Utilize online scheduler to assist with scheduling.
Client charting in electronic health record.
Provide summary letters and fax to providers.
Communicate with other care members when necessary.
Be willing to participate in community speaking, networking or educational events.
Attend local CEU events and webinars for continued professional growth.
Stay up to date on CEUs in compliance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Other projects and tasks as assigned
Participate in networking opportunities
To be able to work at our office In Portland, OR and attend team events. For the right individual, will accept someone living in Bend who works mainly remotely.
Qualifications and Skills
Required Qualifications:
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Licensed in the State of Oregon. (Certified Dietitian (CD) in Washington (or willing to become certified).
Willing and able to work in our Portland, Vancouver or Bend office.
At least 1 years of post-internship experience working with eating disorders.
Ideally 2 years working in clinical or outpatient nutrition
Experience as an outpatient clinician strongly preferred
Job Type: Part-time, hours and days negotiable. Anticipate a 3 or 4 day/week schedule.
The ideal candidate will...
Have strong clinical and counseling skills
Have a passion for helping clients in eating disorder recovery.
Have strong initiative and problem-solving skills
Have eagerness for ongoing learning and professional growth
Have strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
Have high standards of personal and professional integrity and ethics, with the ability to practice a high level of confidentiality regarding clients and practice
Be knowledgeable and experienced in nutrition counseling approaches and modalities (i.e. motivational interviewing), intuitive eating and MNT
Be self-motivated and self-directed
Have an entrepreneur spirit and interest in networking
Have a solid understanding of the philosophies of Ellyn Satter
Be Health at Every Size (HAES) aligned
Have experience working with eating disorders
Have experience working in pediatrics
Have motivation in helping grow the business
Be able to work independently
Additional Information
Paid hourly based on client load; can move to salary once established patient load
Ability to work virtually at this time
Reasonable workload
Flexibility in hours and time off
Mentoring to help you grow as a dietitian
All the perks of private practice without having to manage a business or deal with insurance billing
Pay: commensurate with experience, bonuses and earned vacation.
Hours per week:
10-32 (training hours ~12/Week x 4 weeks and hours based on client load going forward).
This is a hybrid position, Applicant must live in Portland, Vancouver, WA or Bend, OR. If you have read this far, please send me a cover letter and let me know why you are a great fit for this job.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 32 per week
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
Dietetics
Pediatrics
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
Do you have at least one year of experience working with eating disorders or in pediatrics as a registered dietitian?
License/Certification:
Registered Dietitian (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, OR 97221