Dietitian

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Position Summary

As an integral member of the UHN Toronto Centre For Liver Disease interprofessional team, and a specialist in the delivery of nutrition therapy, the REGISTERED DIETITIAN provides services based on standards of quality and evidence-based practice. The Nutritionist completes the following:
1. Provides consultation and independently screens patients for nutritional intervention

2. Completes an in-depth nutritional assessment by collecting and interpreting patient health data, performing a nutrition-focused physical exam, and completes ongoing monitoring and reassessment in collaboration with patients, essential care partners and the health care team

3. Through patient-centered approaches, establishes priorities, strategies, and interventions in order to contribute to the individualized treatment program that allows the patient to achieve optimal outcomes.

4. As an interprofessional team member, the Nutritionist fosters a culture of safety by minimizing patient harm, promoting the well-being of patient and health care providers, reducing the likelihood of adverse events, and communicating safety concerns.

5. Provide individualized nutrition assessments, care plans, and follow-ups for patients with liver and metabolic disorders.

6. Collaborate closely with physicians, nurse coordinators, and other allied health professionals to create integrated care plans that reflect each patient’s medical and nutritional needs.

7. Participate in weekly interdisciplinary rounds to support team-based care planning and knowledge exchange.

8. Contribute to and support practice-based research initiatives to advance nutritional care in liver disease.

9. Engage in patient and caregiver education around disease-specific dietary management and lifestyle modifications.

The nutritionist will also be actively involved in the following specialized clinics:

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