Dietitian

About the role

Join a Collaborative Care Team and Make a Difference Through Nutrition At Legacy Health, we believe nutrition is a vital part of healing. Every day, our Dietitians help patients improve outcomes, recover from illness, and build healthier lives through evidence-based nutrition care and compassionate support. If you're passionate about clinical nutrition, value meaningful patient relationships, and enjoy collaborating with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals, we'd love to connect with you.

As a Dietitian at Legacy, you'll be more than a nutrition expert. You'll be a valued member of an interdisciplinary care team that works together to deliver exceptional patient care. You'll have the opportunity to practice at the top of your license, influence treatment plans, and make a lasting impact on patients and their families.

About Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center Located in beautiful Southwest Washington, Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center combines advanced medical technology with a patient-centered approach to care. Our nationally recognized hospital offers a broad range of specialty services, including:

• Oncology and cancer services
• Women's and pelvic health
• Robotics and advanced surgical care
• Neurosciences
• Joint replacement and orthopedic care
• Neonatal intensive care
• Pediatric services and family-centered care

This diverse patient population creates opportunities for professional growth, clinical variety, and meaningful collaboration across specialties.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do As a Dietitian, you will partner with patients and care teams to provide comprehensive nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy that support each patient's treatment goals.

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and identify patients at risk for malnutrition.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans using evidence-based practice.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families.
• Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Exercise order-writing privileges in accordance with CMS guidelines, state regulations, and hospital policy.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and best-practice development.
• Maintain professional competency and clinical excellence through ongoing learning and development.

Why Dietitians Choose Legacy

• Collaborative and supportive interdisciplinary teams
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on patient outcomes
• Diverse clinical experiences across specialty populations
• Modern hospital environment with advanced technology
• Commitment to professional growth and development
• Meaningful work that improves lives every day

Join a team where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your work truly makes a difference.

Qualifications

Education: Completion of a Bachelor’s or graduate level degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent field from an accredited university/college required. Completion of a Dietitian Internship or Coordinated Program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition