Registered Dietitian

Elements Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation; Oshawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elements Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Oshawa, ON, seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide evidence-based nutrition care within an interdisciplinary rehab team. You will conduct individual consultations, develop personalized care plans, document clinical notes, and collaborate with physiotherapists and other practitioners to support holistic recovery.

Hybrid role combining in-clinic sessions at the Oshawa clinic with follow-up work from home, including documentation and program

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Dietetics and Nutrition, with ability to translate clinical knowledge into practical, client-centered recommendations.
• Skills in Nutritional Counseling, including motivational interviewing and behavior change support.
• Experience with Medical Nutrition Therapy for a range of conditions (e.g., metabolic, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal-related concerns).
• Competence in Weight Management interventions, including individualized meal planning and lifestyle modification strategies.
• Current registration in good standing as a Registered Dietitian with the appropriate provincial regulatory body (e.g., College of Dietitians of Ontario).
• Experience working in a clinical, rehabilitation, or multidisciplinary healthcare setting is an asset.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Comfort with hybrid work, including use of electronic health records and virtual consultation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual nutrition consultations and develop personalized care plans.
• Document clinical notes and coordinate with physiotherapists and other practitioners.
• Apply Medical Nutrition Therapy for various conditions and support weight management and lifestyle changes.
• Deliver clear, practical recommendations tailored to each client’s needs.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to support integrated treatment goals.

Skills

Nutritional Counseling

Motivational Interviewing

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Weight Management

Communication

Documentation

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) in good standing

Job description

Company Description

Elements Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary clinic with locations in Oshawa and Ajax, focused on helping clients move better and live pain-free. The team offers personalized care through physiotherapy, massage therapy, osteopathy, acupuncture, and pelvic health services. The clinic supports individuals recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or improving mobility in a warm, welcoming environment. With easily accessible locations and a client-centered approach, Elements Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation provides comprehensive support for diverse wellness needs.

Role Description

The Registered Dietitian will provide evidence-based nutritional assessment, counseling, and education to clients in collaboration with the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting individual nutrition consultations, developing personalized care plans, documenting clinical notes, and coordinating with physiotherapists and other practitioners to support integrated treatment goals. The role involves applying medical nutrition therapy for various conditions, supporting weight management and lifestyle changes, and delivering clear, practical recommendations tailored to each client’s needs. This is a contract position in a hybrid model, with in-person work primarily at the Oshawa, ON clinic and some work-from-home tasks such as follow-up consultations, documentation, and program development.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Dietetics and Nutrition, with the ability to translate clinical knowledge into practical, client-centered recommendations.
• Skills in Nutritional Counseling, including motivational interviewing and behavior change support.
• Experience with Medical Nutrition Therapy for a range of conditions (e.g., metabolic, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal-related concerns).
• Competence in Weight Management interventions, including individualized meal planning and lifestyle modification strategies.
• Current registration in good standing as a Registered Dietitian with the appropriate provincial regulatory body (e.g., College of Dietitians of Ontario).
• Experience working in a clinical, rehabilitation, or multidisciplinary healthcare setting is an asset.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Comfort with hybrid work, including use of electronic health records and virtual consultation platforms.