Link to Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3612397035

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Job Details: Please send resume and cover letter to Leslie Ouellette-Todd at lesile@nourishedlifestyles.com

Position closes July 15th, 2023.

 

Position Summary: 32-40 hours per week
Rate: $28-32/hour

 

This job consists of two parts. The first part is as a private practice Registered Dietitian, based out of our Kennebunk office. This job includes seeing clients face-to-face and virtually for a variety of conditions including but not limited to weight management, chronic disease management, food resource management and building a positive relationship with food and body. The RD helps foster behavioral change to prevent disease or restore health, through education and counseling, skill development, promoting attitudes conducive to positive health habits. Must have initiative to independently follow patient medical status and follow through with appropriate nutritional care with minimal supervision.

 

Counsel clients on nutrition issues and healthy eating habits.

 

Completes required documentation within policy guidelines and timelines Is considerate of the client’s nutrition needs as well as cultural, religious and ethnic concerns. Utilize monitoring and evaluation techniques that reviews dietary intake for factors that affect health conditions and nutritional risk.

 

Utilizes medical history, laboratory data, anthropometric measurements and diet history to evaluate for nutrition-related consequences. Evaluates psychosocial, functional and behavioral factors related to food access, selection, preparation, physical activity and understanding of health conditions. Provides appropriate follow-up in accordance with the client’s treatment plan goals.

 

Ability to be caring and empathetic when helping clients address dietary issues and related emotions.

 

Ensures that care delivered to each patient is in accordance with the state of Maine dietetics regulations, licensing, certification or registration.

 

The second part of this position is to provide nutrition counseling and education to clients of a residential program at one location (Biddeford). This includes a variety of different approaches such as weekly group nutrition education programming; working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary mental health team; individual nutrition counseling sessions with residents; hands-on culinary instruction; providing staff education; and assistance in food resource management for the residents. The RD must have analytical and problem-solving skills to weigh multiple medical and lifestyle factors together with patient motivation and ability to produce an effective nutrition plan. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for the RD to communicate in a positive, supportive manner with patients and families in detailing care requirements and providing nutrition counseling.

 

Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university.

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and licensed in Nutrition/Dietetics as required by the applicable state.

Registered Dietitian in the State of Maine. 3+ years of related experience is ideal; for those applicants with less than 3 years of private practice experience, supervision will be necessary and a requirement of employment.

Must have reliable transportation and maintain a valid driver's license and car insurance.

Compliance with COVID-19 Vaccination

 

Policies, as required by State, Local, and/or Customers.

 

Here is what you can expect from us: As an insurance-based practice, Nourished Lifestyles is committed to helping our clients reach their health and wellness goals through comprehensive and compassionate care. Founded by a dietitian who believes in everyone’s right to their own food philosophy, we treat our clients with respect and the dignity they deserve. We have offices in southern Maine including Kennebunk and Gorham, and are available via telehealth statewide.

 

Employees have access to the following benefits: Health Insurance Disability, Accident, Hospital and Life insurance policies 401K Flexible schedule Continuing Education Professional Liability Coverage Nourished Lifestyles is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination.