Registered Dietitian

Description

Registered Dietician

Full-Time

Hillsboro Post Acute - 650 SE Oak St, Hillsboro, OR 97123

Hillsboro Post Acute is a leading healthcare provider in rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. Our mission is to provide personalized care for each of our patients that enhances their well-being and quality of life. Focusing on patient-centered rehabilitation with 24-hour skilled nursing care, the Hillsboro team creates custom treatment plans for each patient and resident, focusing on individual needs and goals.

Want to Learn More? Visit us at https://www.hillsboropostacute.com

Position Summary

The Registered Dietitian (RD) is responsible for ensuring residents receive safe, appropriate, and therapeutic nutrition services tailored to their medical conditions, dietary needs, and personal preferences. This role conducts comprehensive nutritional assessments, develops individualized care plans, oversees therapeutic diets, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support optimal resident outcomes. The RD also provides education, documentation, and ongoing monitoring in accordance with federal, state, and facility standards.

Essential Functions

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments, including medical history, dietary restrictions, preferences, and clinical indicators
• Develop individualized meal plans and interventions to support resident health and quality of life
• Provide disease specific nutrition support for conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, dementia, and wounds
• Prescribe or modify therapeutic diets, texture modified meals, and nutritional supplements
• Participate in or lead Nutrition At Risk (NAR) and interdisciplinary care meetings for residents with significant weight changes or high-risk needs
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and dietary managers to coordinate care
• Monitor food service operations to ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and quality standards
• Provide staff training on nutrition practices, diet orders, and safe meal service
• Educate residents and families on healthy eating and dietary management
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, progress notes, and care plan updates
• Stay current with nutritional science, regulatory requirements, and professional best practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits:

• Pay scale paired with a comprehensive suite of rewards designed to protect your health, wealth, and future.
• Total Well-being Coverage: Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy. Free, 24/7 access to professional counseling, legal consultations, financial planning, and childcare/eldercare referrals to help you navigate life's messy moments.
• Time to Unwind: Generous paid time off, dedicated sick leave, and paid holidays because we value your life outside of work.
• Built-In Peace of Mind: Fully covered life insurance alongside short- and long-term disability to protect you when it matters most.
• Future Financial Growth: A robust 401(k) retirement plan to help you build long-term wealth.
• Purpose-Driven Career Growth: Clear pathways to advance your career within a deeply mission-driven organization.
• People-First Leadership: A collaborative culture where your voice is heard, quality is celebrated, and professional development is a priority.

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Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, or a related field required
• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship

Licenses/Certification

• Active Registered Dietitian (RD) credential in the state of practice
• Additional certifications (e.g., CDCES, renal nutrition) preferred but not required

Experience

• Experience working with geriatric or long-term care populations preferred
• Clinical nutrition assessment and therapeutic diet planning experience required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition, therapeutic diets, and chronic disease management
• Ability to interpret lab values, medical diagnoses, and clinical indicators
• Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration and care planning
• Ability to educate residents, families, and staff effectively
• Strong documentation, assessment, and regulatory compliance skills
• Excellent communication, empathy, and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast paced, team-oriented environment

Typical Work Environment

• Skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes, assisted living communities, or rehabilitation centers
• Generally full time, Monday–Friday, with occasional weekend or holiday coverage
• Requires regular interaction with residents, families, and clinical teams