Diet Technician, Per Diem

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital seeks a Per Diem Dietitian Assistant to support nutrition services onsite at 300 First Avenue, Boston.

You will assist the Dietitian, perform patient nutrition assessments, provide counseling, monitor intake and calories, and help maintain health records with accuracy and care. The role emphasizes service quality and teamwork within a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Associate's Degree in Dietetics preferred.
• Dietetic Technician, Registered preferred.
• 1-2 years of dietician experience preferred.
• Strong communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutrition assessment of patients.
• Provides diet counseling to patients including education and discharge information.
• Assesses calorie counts and meal intake; monitors diet restrictions.
• Maintains pertinent records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Good communication

Service orientation

Attention to detail

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree in Dietetics preferred

Job description

Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Responsible to assist the Dietitian in the provision of nutrition services to broad patient population. This includes appropriate meals, between meal nourishments, and special formulas required by each individual patient.

Essential Functions

• Provides nutrition assessment of patients
• Provides diet counseling to patients which includes education, discharge information, tracking, menu selection, etc.
• Assesses patient calorie counts, % of food consumed by patient, conducts meal round, diet restriction monitoring, etc.
• Maintains pertinent records
• Required for All Jobs
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required or
• Associate's Degree Dietetics preferred

Licenses and Credentials

• Dietetic Technician, Registered [DTR] preferred

Experience

• dietician experience with multiple patient populations 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Good communication skills.
• High level of service delivery.
• Attention to detail.
• Computer proficiency.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionaly (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

300 First Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$18.30 - $26.58/Hourly

Grade

3

Pay Range and Benefits

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

1400 The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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