Dietitian

Athena Health Care Systems; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Overtime pay

Career advancement opportunities

Exclusive employer discount program

Job summary

Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Massachusetts is seeking a full-time Dietitian to join our care team. You will plan, organize, develop and operate the Dining Services to ensure high-quality nutritional services daily.

The position offers 32 hours per week, 8a-4p, with up to $40 per hour and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Requirements include a Bachelor's in Dietetics and current registration; new graduates are welcome.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university.
• Current registration as a dietitian by the Committee of Dietetic Registration.
• Minimum 1 year supervisor experience in a hospital or skilled nursing care facility preferred.
• Training in cost control, food management, and diet therapy preferred.
• New graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Monitor weights and provide nutrition interventions as needed.
• Complete all nutrition evaluations on admissions.
• Create and update resident care plans.
• Provide point-of-service meal delivery.
• Ensure adherence to therapeutic diets and serving times.

Skills

Nutrition planning

Staff education

Dietary guidelines

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics

Registration by the Committee of Dietetic Registration

1 year supervisory experience

Cost control/food management training

Job description

We are hiring a full-time Dietitian to join our dynamic care team at Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center!

$5,000 sign-on bonus available!*

32 hours per week. 8a-4p schedule. Up to $40 an hour with weekly pay.

As a Dietician, you assist in planning, organizing, developing and operation of the Dining Services Department to ensure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the dietary department is maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.

Education and Experience

• Must possess as a minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess a current registration as dietician by the Committee of Dietetic Registration.
• A minimum one (1) year experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility or other related medical facility preferred.
• Training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, etc., preferred.
• New graduates welcome!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor weights/weight changes and provide nutrition intervention when necessary.
• Complete all nutrition evaluations on admissions.
• Complete weekly/monthly weight audits.
• Document all nutrition-related resident visits.
• Create and update resident care plans.
• Must be able to provide point of service meal delivery.
• Follow therapeutic diets guidelines, including proper temperature and serving time.
• Educate department staff in all aspects of dietary functions.
• Assure the planning, preparation and serving of all therapeutic diets.
• Oversee that sufficient inventory is maintained according to policy and procedure including emergency supply.
• Formulate menu planning within accepted therapeutic guidelines.
• Assure that menus are accurately adhered to and appropriate substitutes are made per policy.
• Ensure quality and quantity of all food delivery.

*Employment conditions apply

Benefits

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).