Couchiching Family Health Team
HOOPP: Effective April 25, 2026, the CFHT is a participating employer of the Healthcare Ontario
Pension Plan (“HOOPP”).
Position: Registered Dietitian (1.0 FTE Permanent with Benefits)
Reports To: Chronic Disease Manager
Position Summary:
As a key member of the Couchiching Family Health Team (CFHT) and an integral part of an inter-
professional health care team, the Dietitian will provide medical nutritional therapy that includes
assessment, intervention, monitoring and evaluation of individualized nutritional care plans.
The Dietitian reports to and is responsible to the CFHT Chronic Disease Manager, and in their absence, to
the CFHT Director of Clinical Services. The Dietitian will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, engaging
in health promotion, disease prevention and chronic disease self-management activities. The Dietitian
will provide nutritional care in both individual and group settings for a variety of patient populations,
including those with high risk, complex and chronic diseases. The Dietitian will apply an anti-oppressive
lens in supporting diverse patients, including those facing systemic barriers.
Why Join Us:
Join a collaborative, team-based primary care environment focused on improving access and continuity
of care in the community, and be part of a progressive organization advancing Ontario Health’s Primary
Care for All initiative.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Duties of the Dietitian will be divided into 2 categories; Clinical and Administrative. The Registered
Dietitian will be encouraged to operate within the scope of practice. They will be encouraged to work
cooperatively with all members of the health care team and physicians in the promotion of patient health
and prevention of disease.
Clinical:
- Collect and review pertinent information from the EMR (electronic medical record) and
patient/caregiver interviews
- Determine nutritional priorities and develop comprehensive, patient centered nutrition care
plans through clinical assessment
- Provide patient education and counselling on a variety of nutrition topics including but not limited
to diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, inflammatory bowel disease, food allergies/intolerances,
pediatric and perinatal nutrition
- Have a key role in the CFHT Diabetes Education Program
- Utilize effective patient centered educational resources and develop additional tools as required
- Provide nutritional care according to best practice guidelines using both individual and group
treatment modalities
