Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Dietician to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide expert nutritional guidance, develop individualized meal plans, and support patient care across various medical settings. This role requires strong communication skills, clinical expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. The Dietician will play a vital role in promoting health and wellness through evidence-based nutritional strategies, particularly within hospital and acute care environments.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ nutritional needs through detailed case management and medical history review
- Develop personalized nutrition plans tailored to patient conditions, including pediatrics and acute care cases
- Educate patients and their families on dietary modifications, meal planning, and nutritional goals
- Monitor patient progress and adjust nutrition interventions accordingly
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals such as nurses, physicians, and therapists to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient interactions using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care strategies
- Stay current with advances in medical terminology, nutrition science, and healthcare regulations
- Support hospital initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes through proper nutrition management
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related healthcare field; licensure or certification as a registered dietitian preferred
- Proven experience in hospital or acute care settings is highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, nursing practices, and pediatric nutrition
- Multilingual abilities or bilingual skills (including French) are a plus for effective communication with diverse patient populations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) for documentation and case management purposes
- Excellent communication skills to effectively educate patients and collaborate with healthcare teams
- Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases efficiently within time constraints
- Analysis skills for evaluating patient data and developing appropriate nutritional interventions
- Mechanical knowledge or familiarity with medical equipment is advantageous but not required
- Ability to work well under pressure in fast-paced hospital environments while maintaining attention to detail
This position offers an engaging opportunity for qualified professionals committed to improving patient health outcomes through expert nutritional care.
Pay: $42.00-$50.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
