NDIS Dietitian

• We are a NDIS registered, private Dietetics practice based in Melbourne, specialising in disability specific nutrition, chronic disease management, gastrointestinal disorders and sports nutrition. 
• Clinic locations in Glenroy and Dandenong whilst also providing home visits and Telehealth consultations. 
• We are a growing team of passionate Dietitians. It is our mission to help NDIS participants achieve their wellness goals, while boosting independence and self-esteem.

• We are looking for a passionate and experienced Dietitian to join our expanding team, to provide mobile dietetics services to NDIS participants.
• This is a contractor position. Hours are flexible depending on your availability and you may choose your days of work. There is plenty of room for growth in this position. Part-time and full-time employment may become available. 
• The role may include seeing clients in their home, group home or larger facility. Client locations vary across metropolitan Melbourne, however most travel will be within our clinic regions (South-East, central, Northern and Western suburbs of Melbourne). Travel time will be compensated. Option to provide phone or telehealth consultations as appropriate. 
• Caseload will include adults with disabilities, and children with disabilities if the candidate is suitably experienced or willing to upskill. 
• Common referral reasons include weight management, chronic disease management, gastrointestinal issues, tube feeding, malnutrition, dysphagia and texture modified diets, fussy eating, faltering growth or independence with cooking and healthy meal planning.
• Dietitian will manage their own client appointments in our online booking system, thus can be booked in to compliment an existing workload.

• Developing long-term relationships with clients and their carers/ families. Make a real difference to client’s lives and see the lasting impacts of your interventions.
• Peer support, supervision and mentoring from Accelerate Nutrition Dietitians with experience working in disability and other sectors of Dietetics.
• New starters will receive clinical supervision from an experienced Accelerate Nutrition Dietitian. Frequency of supervision will depend on the dietitian’s experience and can be guided by the candidate.
• Monthly professional development sessions with internal/external presenters covering a range of topics and opportunity for peer supervision and case discussion.
• Flexible work environment – choose your own hours, days of work, manage your own schedule and work independently. 
• Varied and challenging caseload.
• Comprehensive induction and orientation program.
• Regular funded team social events.

• Assess and manage clients, providing dietetic advice and nutrition interventions that improve functional independence and quality of life.
• Provide face-to-face or Telehealth consultations to clients in their home, group home or larger residential facility.
• Provide tailored nutrition education to clients, carers and care staff as required.
• Client documentation in practice management software – integrated system used for client notes and booking appointments. 
• Ensure appropriate written and verbal communication with multidisciplinary team as required, including timely reports and nutrition plans. Key stakeholders include NDIS support coordinators, carers and family members, allied health and medical team members. 
• Communicate and work collaboratively with the team to ensure best practice and integrated client care. 

• Personalised consultations and meal plans for a range of food, nutrition and medical concerns.
• Nutrition assistance with special diets for those with swallow or chewing impairments.
• Dietary management of gastrointestinal disorders and food intolerances/allergies.
• Management of enteral nutrition regimes (e.g. PEG feeding).
• Fussy / picky eating or limited dietary intake.
• Nutrition for recovery of wounds and skin pressure injuries.
• Nutrition for optimising healthy growth of children and adolescents.
• Management of weight loss/gain impacting on quality of life and physical or social function.
• Guidance with menus and healthy meal planning for group homes and larger facilities, including training and education with carers and support staff.
• Cooking and nutrition workshops for groups or individuals.
• Supermarket tours/workshops and developing independence with food.

• Tertiary qualification in Dietetics
• Accredited Practising Dietitian with Dietitians Australia (DA)
• National Police Check
• Working With Children Check
• Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willing to obtain)
• Have own public indemnity and liability insurance (or willing to obtain)
• Have own ABN number

Inquiries: Julian Rosenstein, Director of Accelerate Nutrition. Phone: 0431379***

If you are interested in this opportunity, feel free to contact Julian for a confidential discussion about this role. For applications, please email your Resume and Cover Letter to ******@acceleratenutrition.com.au