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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