Registered Dietitian (Independent Contractor)
Core
Assesses individual and family dietary needs considering social determinants of health, creates holistic person-centred nutrition plans, and provides education on managing symptoms like anorexia, cachexia, dysphagia, and enteral/parenteral nutrition.
Role type
Independent Contractor Registered Dietitian (Community/Home Health)
Builds
Holistic, person-centred nutritional care plans and symptom management strategies for patients in the community.
Domain
Allied Health / Nutrition / Home Health Care
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Dysphagia assessment and management, Enteral and parenteral nutrition support, Holistic care planning, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Dietary education, Social determinants of health assessment
Preferred skills
Community setting experience, Autonomous work capability
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assess dietary needs and caregiver skills, Create holistic nutrition plans, Provide education on symptom management, Engage in dysphagia assessment, Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, Participate in care planning conferences
Seniority
Mid-Senior (3-5 years experience)