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Registered Dietitian

Part-time 0.4 temporary contract position

               

The Loyalist Family Health Team in Amherstview is seeking a dynamic team player. We are looking for a Registered Dietitian (0.4 temporary contract position) effective immediately end date to be determined. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Registered Dietitian will collaborate on initiatives such as Healthy Living, Metabolic Syndrome-Change program, and Craving Change as well as providing nutrition screening, assessment, and education to patients of the Loyalist Family Health Team in individual settings.

Job duties:

• Develop, implement and evaluate nutrition programs and services for LFHT patients
• Provide nutrition guidance, label interpretation and consultation services to patients of the loyalist family health team
• Evaluate nutritional status of individuals and aid in the prevention and/or treatment of inadequate nutrition
• Plan, evaluate and conduct nutrition education programs and develop educational materials for various patients
• Practice on an individual basis and as a member of the LFHT interdisciplinary team to determine nutritional needs of patients and to plan, implement and evaluate normal and therapeutic diets to maintain and enhance general health
• Analyze current scientific nutritional studies, conduct research and evaluate program effectiveness to improve the nutritional value, taste, appearance and preparation of food
• Complete assessments of our patients and adapt nutritional plans as needed.
• Implement personalized nutrition strategies.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling for patients.
• Confer with other health professionals, community groups, government and the LFHT providers to provide consultation and advice in areas of nutrition interpretation, intervention and policy Tracks patient; encounters, preventive care and education in the Electronic Medical Record
• Communicates relevant nutritional information to other health care providers

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and a dietetic practicum recognized by Dietitians of Canada
• Member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Minimum of 3 years related experience (preferred)
• Certification in Diabetes Education (preferred)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment

Salary starting at $35.65 per hour

Please email your cover letter, resume, and any questions to loyalistfht@gmail.com by Friday, October 27^th, 2023.  Applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed. Candidates requiring accommodation for the interview process are invited to state this at the time the interview is scheduled.