Diabetes Educator - Registered Dietitian

Company : Lmc Healthcare

Job Type : Full Time

Brampton, On

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Job Description - Diabetes Educator - Registered Dietitian

LMC Healthcare (LMC) is Canada’s largest specialist care provider in diabetes & endocrinology. We’re transforming diabetes care by making it more accessible, comprehensive, and patient-centric than ever before. LMC has 11 multi-disciplinary centers of excellence located in 2 provinces (Ontario and Alberta). Our 50+ Endocrinologists, many of whom are nationally renowned for their areas of expertise, are supported by an interdisciplinary team of highly qualified professionals.

Currently, our team is looking for a Diabetes Educator - Registered Dietitian who can work with us on a permanent full-time basis at our Brampton location (2979 Bovaird Drive East). Please note that this is a hybrid position based on clinic needs.

Responsibilities:

Educate and advise patients on self-management skills in both individual and group settings focusing primarily on diabetes and secondarily on other health conditions such as general health & metabolic conditions (weight management & obesity).
Develop a care plan for patients and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, as needed.
Complete detailed patient encounters within EMR system.
Teach administration of insulin effectively, including titration and management, as per medical directives (for applicable patients).
Teach self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) effectively for patients living with diabetes, as per medical directives.
Perform patient follow ups in person or remotely (email, telephone, video).
Obtain relevant health history of patients.
Provide consultation as requested to community groups, partners, and team members.
Training of additional staff and any new educators, as required.
Effectively communicate with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
Employ information technology appropriately for patient care (i.e., statistical tracking).
Stay current and aware of opportunities to implement new, evidenced-based methods of patient assessment and treatment.
Assist with research studies as needed including providing diet counseling for those patients enrolled in research studies.
Teach evening virtual workshops, as required
Complete a minimum of 2 community outreach events annually.
Complete annual outreach calls.
Assist with program implementation which includes reviewing patient charts, entering data, & following program guidelines.
Responsible for administrative tasks (can be delegated to administrative staff/volunteers/interns as needed). These responsibilities include but are not limited to: rescheduling follow-up appointments, creating workshop folders, ordering supplies & medications, tracking patient visits, & entering data for programs.
Participate in Journal Clubs & other group learning opportunities.
Participate in disseminating the program vision.
Participate and promote non-ministry funded LMC initiatives, including paid and non-paid services.

What you’ll bring to the team

A proven track record of being resourceful and finding solutions even when there is no clear path.
Passionate to motivate and coach patients towards a healthier lifestyle.
Adaptable to change and a willingness to take on new program initiatives to meet the growing needs of the program and LMC.

Education/Experience

South Asian language competency is an asset (Urdu/Hindi, Punjabi)
A valid RD license in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
Experience teaching/counseling individuals and groups of people.
Must obtain or be working towards CDE designation.
Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing and access to a personal vehicle.
Experience in motivational interviewing and other evidence-based coaching techniques an asset.
Health coaching experience is welcomed, or open to training as a health coach.

Compensation range: The expected compensation for the position is $59K-$84K/annually. Actual compensation will be based on a candidate's credentials, experience and geographic location in which the position is located.
AI Disclosure: LMC does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select candidates for this position.
Position Vacancy: This position is for an existing vacancy.

LMC Healthcare is an organization committed to ensuring accessible services and communications to individuals with disabilities. Once an applicant has been selected for an interview, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their accommodation needs known when contacted.

We thank all candidates, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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