Clinical Dietitian - Transform Patient Nutrition Care

Spaulding Rehabilitation; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Spaulding Rehabilitation is seeking a Dietitian to manage comprehensive medical nutrition care for patients at the Cambridge location. The role includes nutrition assessment, plan development, diet modification, and education, with a focus on meeting diverse patient needs across age groups.

Responsibilities include documenting all nutrition-related information, delivering education to patients and families, and partnering with food service to ensure meals align with prescribed diets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; as of Jan 1, 2024, the minimum degree for eligibility to take the RD exam changed to a graduate degree (does not apply to those credentialed before 2024).
• Dietitian and Nutritionist state license required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) - CDR required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nutrition plans based on patient assessments and physician orders.
• Document nutrition assessments, therapy recommendations, care plans, and discharge planning.
• Counsel patients and families on prescribed diets and educate on nutrition.
• Coordinate with food service to ensure meals meet modified diet needs and monitor adherence.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Job description

Spaulding Rehabilitation is seeking a Dietitian to manage comprehensive medical nutrition care for patients at the Cambridge location. The role includes nutrition assessment, plan development, diet modification, and education, with a focus on meeting diverse patient needs across age groups.

Responsibilities include documenting all nutrition-related information, delivering education to patients and families, and partnering with food service to ensure meals align with prescribed diets.