This role is a 6-9 month position filling in for one of our experienced clinicians who is going on Maternity Leave.
**Job Type**:Temporary - Maternity Leave Position
**Hours**:Full Time
**After Hours Requirements**:No
**Practice Information**:
The Practices specialize in chronic disease management and prevention, however can assist in a wide variety of cases (e.g. bariatric nutrition, disability nutrition, sports performance, aged care consultation, insurance work, public speaking, group education classes, etc).
The mission is to promote healthy lifestyles in the Australian population and to prevent and manage chronic disease through physical activity and nutrition.
**Position Description**:
An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and enthusiastic Accredited Dietitian (DAA) to become a part of a proactive company and work collaboratively with the other Dietitians, Exercise Physiologist, and Diabetes Educator along with other allied health and medical staff.
You will be working across medical centers, and allied health facilities within the **_Ipswich/Scenic Rim/Somerset and Lockyer Valley areas_**.
The successful applicant will be working on a full-time basis (5 days per week, with Saturday work included), stepping into an existing patient load and will be servicing medical centres and allied health facilities which have an established referral base.
**_Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:_**
- Provide evidence-based nutrition advice and treatment in the areas of chronic disease prevention and management.
- Measure and assess the patients’ diet history along with interpreting biochemistry and anthropometric data.
- Public speaking
- to present informative talks about a range of health topics on nutrition/health where required.
- Travel to the required service delivery location and provide exemplary service to your clients.
Drivers License and own car is required.
**Qualifications & Experience**:
- Accredited (Provisional or Full) Dietitian through the Dietitians Associated of Australia (ESSENTIAL)
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain rapport.
**Salary Information**:Negotiable (Based on Experience & Qualifications)
**Other Benefits**:
- Friendly team
- enjoy working with a close-knit and supportive team
- Career development
- Excellent culture
- we value our staff and host yearly team getaways for networking and learning.
- Existing caseload
- you will be kept busy with our existing patient list.
- Company allowances
- laptop, printer, ink and an internet dongle are provided as a part of your role.
- PD Allowance - Generous amount included for those that qualify.
**About the Sommerset Region**:
The Somerset Region is a local government area located in the West Moreton region of South East Queensland, Australia, about 100 kilometres northwest of Brisbane and centred on the town of Esk.
It was created in 2008 from a merger of the Shire of Esk and the Shire of Kilcoy.
For more information on this position, please contact our team!
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- Job Classification- Jobs Classification -> Allied Health -> Dietitians- Job Location (Area or Region)- Job Location ( Area or Region ) -> Australia -> QLD -> Regional QLD -> Somerset & Lockyer- Job Type- Job Type -> Permanent -> Full Time- Business Type- Community Health Service- Job Title- Dietitian - Ipswich/Scenic Rim/Somerset and Lockyer Valley (Maternity Leave Position)- Salary / Pay Details- Negotiable (Based on Experience & Qualifications)