Registered Dietitian

Department Overview

The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor(s) in furtherance of the university's missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service. This position is under the administration of the Chair of the Department of Molecular and Medical Genetics.

Function/Duties of Position

The position is 100% clinical, with remote and office duties (hybrid position) that include:

• The provision of age-appropriate medical nutrition therapy for individuals diagnosed with inherited (genetic) metabolic disorders in inpatient and outpatient settings that draws upon knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. You will also provide care, including age-appropriate medical nutrition therapy, for patients with inherited metabolic disorders identified through the Oregon Newborn Screening program.
• Clinical care includes Portland clinics and may include outreach clinics (Eugene, Medford) up to four times per year.
• Support the MMG Metabolic Food Program and Program Technician including medical food inventory, ordering and tracking of products and serving as back-up for the technician as needed.
• Assessment of laboratory and clinical data reflective of the patients' status, evaluation of nutritional status, and development, implementation, monitoring, and documentation of nutrition care plans.
• Support the MMG Metabolic Food Program and Program Technician including supervising and serving as back-up for the technician as needed.
• On-call responsibilities shared with other registered dietitians.
• As OHSU is a teaching institution you will be expected to train OHSU dietetic interns, nutrition graduate students, medical students, residents and fellows who rotate through the metabolic clinic. In addition to training, you will also monitor, document, and report on student performance as indicated by program-specific evaluation forms.
• Development of age-appropriate educational materials for children, teens and adults with inherited metabolic disorders that are targeted to increasing patient knowledge regarding their specific nutritional needs. A key target audience for these materials is the families of infants with inherited metabolic disorders identified through the Oregon newborn screening program. These materials are expected to complement the ongoing education of patients and their families provided during patient visits.

Required Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Nutrition-related field.
• Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist or eligible to become a Registered Dietitian within 6 months of employment.
• Licensed Dietitian or eligible to become a licensed dietitian in the State of Oregon within 6 months of employment.
• Must possess thorough knowledge of nutrition assessment and nutrient requirements, as well as current theory and practices of dietetics.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to positively interact with professional and non-professional hospital and health science center personnel and community health personnel.
• Must be able to participate as a team member of interdisciplinary health care teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specific knowledge of the nutrition support of patients with inherited metabolic disease.
• Clinical experience treating patients with inherited metabolic disorders.

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected]