Dietitian

Job title:         Dietitian

Location:        Midtown Toronto 

We are looking for 1 full-time or 2 part-time Dietitians.

As a new, private health clinic for women, we are seeking an experienced, compassionate Dietitian with expertise in women’s health, with a passion for menopause care, to join our midtown Toronto clinic in a permanent full-time or part-time position. Lume is an elevated healthcare destination for women where the focus is on empowering healthy aging in a preventive, personalized and holistic manner. We provide best-in-class care and personalized attention to help every woman feel her best through effective, empathetic, and evidence-based care. We are more than a medical practice; we are a purpose-driven space where every woman is provided unwavering support, empowerment, and advanced care – every step of the way.

You will be asked to provide initial dietitian assessment sessions and ongoing follow-up care to assist patients in optimizing their nutrition for all stages of life, with a focus on healthy aging through menopause. The Dietitian's schedule will consist of either 5 in-person clinic days per week for a full-time position or 2-3 in-person clinic days per week for a part-time position. In-person sessions occur in a beautifully appointed and freshly renovated midtown Toronto clinic. Interdisciplinary case consultation and support is available with our team physicians as needed.

This is a wonderful opportunity to work with a growing female led organization focused on changing the narrative on women’s health and aging.

Imperative to the success of our clinic is a skilled dedication to patient needs and the patient experience. You will actively build a culture of warmth, commitment, respect, and gracious care. Patients will have a seamless experience through our health offerings. Patients should feel welcome to give feedback to help us achieve our goals for continuous quality improvement. As a centre of excellence in women's health, you will confidently navigate feedback to ensure patients reach their personal health goals.

Your key responsibilities 

·       Conduct client-centered assessments to identify clients’ dietary needs and develop tailored nutrition care plans that meet individual client needs.

·       Lead follow-up sessions focused on adjusting nutrition care plans as necessary to uphold the highest standards of care.

·       Maintain detailed and accurate clinical records of assessments and progress notes in patient health records, monitoring, reassessing, and evaluating for optimal outcomes, and communicate these results with other healthcare team members as needed.

·       Educate and empower patients while promoting positive decision making to optimize health and well-being.

·       Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team during bi-weekly clinical team meetings, and ongoing team training sessions.

·       Commitment to evidence-based practice and professional growth and development in the field of women’s health, and menopause.

·       Keep up to date with scientific nutritional studies and evaluating program effectiveness.

·       Plan and conduct nutrition education programs and develop educational resources.

·       Communicate with patients in a warm, caring and effective manner.

·       Foster a safe, caring, and supportive environment where patients feel seen, heard, validated, empowered, and energized.

A bit about you 

·       Current registration and in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.

·       Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, or a closely related field.

·       Professional liability insurance that meets the guidelines set by the College of Dietitians of Ontario.

·       Clinical experience in providing nutrition therapy for women during perimenopause, and menopause.

·       Experience in assessment, treatment planning and provision of nutrition therapy, for women during perimenopause, and menopause.

·       Strong counseling skills, able to adapt to clients’ personal learning needs to ensure the best client-centered care is offered.

·       Exhibit a passion for making a difference in the lives of their clients.

·       Commitment to ongoing learning and innovation.

·       Able to collaborate with other allied healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive and holistic client care, demonstrating a team-oriented approach.

·       Able to adapt to a dynamic and changing environment, demonstrating flexibility in approaches and willingness to adjust to ensure optimal client care.

·       Committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment.

·       Value and respect unique backgrounds, perspectives, and the needs of all patients and colleagues.

Lume is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and to providing an inclusive workspace for everyone. Please let us know if you require any assistance or accommodation during the recruiting and hiring process.

Compensation will be structured as an income of $45 per hour, for 16 to 40 hours per week. Lume Women + Health will provide patient referrals, electronic medical record, booking coordinator, and case collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway as we will support you and create a training plan.

Interested applicants are asked to submit their resume and cover letter to paloma@anchor-hr.com

Within your cover letter, please include why you are interested in this opportunity, what excites you about the opportunity and why you believe you would be a good fit for the Lume team.

We thank you for your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.