Part-Time Dietitian: Behavioral Health Nutrition Care

Universal Health Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Arbour Hospital - Quincy, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a part-time Dietitian to support nutrition care alongside Dietary Services. You will identify at‑risk patients, assess diet orders, and document nutrition progress within the medical record in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities include calculating energy and nutrient needs, recommending interventions, and communicating with physicians and nursing staff while respecting cultural and religious preferences.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Dietetics/Nutrition or related field.
• CDR registration (CDR) in MA required.
• 1–3 years of experience as a Clinical Dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients at nutrition risk.
• Assess diet orders based on patient age and status.
• Utilize medical records to obtain pertinent objective data.
• Assess physical limitations impacting nutritional status.
• Calculate metabolic needs: energy, protein, fluids, nutrients.
• Recommend nutrition interventions based on data.
• Communicate recommendations to physician and nutrition staff.
• Account for religious, cultural, and ethnic preferences in care.
• Document initial and ongoing nutritional assessments and progress.

Education

Master's degree in Dietetics/Nutrition

Job description

Arbour Hospital - Quincy, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a part-time Dietitian to support nutrition care alongside Dietary Services. You will identify at‑risk patients, assess diet orders, and document nutrition progress within the medical record in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities include calculating energy and nutrient needs, recommending interventions, and communicating with physicians and nursing staff while respecting cultural and religious preferences.