Dietitian - Bariatrics Specialty Practice - Springfield - 16 hrs

Trinity Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health of New England is hiring a part-time Dietitian to provide evidence-based nutritional care in a bariatrics specialty practice. You will assess, design, implement, and monitor nutrition plans tailored to age-specific needs and work closely with physicians, staff, patients, and families.

The role requires a registered dietitian with state licensure and at least 1 year of experience in healthcare, strong communication skills, and knowledge of nutrition guidelines.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and state licensure as a licensed dietitian/nutritionist (LDN) are required.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a dietitian, preferably in healthcare.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including explaining clinical concepts to physicians, staff, patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Performing nutrition assessments per Nutrition Practice Guidelines.
• Developing and implementing patient-specific nutritional care plans and goals.
• Monitoring and evaluating patients' responses to nutrition interventions.
• Assessing need for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) instruction.
• Providing MNT instruction to patients on modified diets when appropriate.
• Assists in management of nutrition support (EN/PN) per guidelines.

Skills

CDR registration & LDN licensure

1 year clinical experience

Communication skills

Allergen awareness training (preferred

Education

Dietitian degree or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Part time
Shift: Day Shift
Description: We're now hiring for a part-time Dietitian - Attach Resume
Thrive in a fast-paced Bariatrics Specialty Practice where your work truly makes a difference. Join a supportive, high-energy team dedicated to exceptional patient care.
In this role, you'll provide optimal nutritional care by effectively identifying age specific patient needs, assessing nutritional status, designing appropriate care plans and monitoring to maximize clinical outcomes. Provides evidence-based nutritional information and guidance to physicians, staff, patients, and families.

What you will do:

• Performing nutrition assessments as per Nutrition Practice Guidelines.
• Developing and implementing patient specific nutritional care plans, interventions, and goals as per Nutrition Practice Guidelines and Clinical Nutrition Policies.
• Monitoring and evaluating patients' responses to nutrition interventions.
• Assessing patients need for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) instruction.
• Providing MNT instruction to patients on modified diets when appropriate.
• Assists in the management of nutrition support --Enteral Nutrition/Parenteral Nutrition (EN/PN) as per Nutrition Practice Guidelines (MMC only)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Registration as a dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and a state licensure as a licensed dietitian/nutritionist (LDN) are required. Maintenance of registration and licensure required as per guidelines.
• Position requires a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a dietitian, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Work requires the analytical ability to collect information from diverse sources, synthesize a Pro problem list and to devise/implement intervention.
• Work requires effective verbal and written communication skill, which may include explaining clinical, technical concepts to physicians, other health care team members, patients, and their families. Enforces policies and regulations in difficult situations or preforms other duties requiring a comparable level of communication skills.
• Allergen Awareness training/certificate an Serv Safe Management training/certificate preferred.

Pay Range: $27.35 - $43.75

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Top Reasons to Work at Trinity Health of New England:

• Our Mission and Core Values
• Career growth and advancement potential
• Award-winning Hospitals and Departments

We are a group of primary care providers, specialists and surgeons serving patients in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Part of Trinity Health Of New England, we offer primary care, specialty care, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, and imaging and lab services for thousands of patients every year.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.