Part-Time Dietitian — Behavioral Health Nutritionist

Arbour Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Arbour Hospital in Quincy is seeking a Part-Time Dietitian to collaborate with Dietary Services and support delivery of nutrition care aligned with Arbour standards. The role emphasizes assessing patients, calculating nutritional needs, and documenting progress, with focus on individualized culturally sensitive care within a behavioral health setting.

At Arbour Hospital, we provide high-quality behavioral health services across the greater Boston area, with a commitment to compassionate care and

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Dietetics/Nutrition or related field required.
• Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) in MA required
• One to three years of experience as a Clinical Dietitian required.

Responsibilities

• Appropriately identifies patients at nutrition risk.
• Assesses diet order based on patient's age, current status and needs.
• Effectively utilizes the medical record to obtain pertinent objective data.
• Accurately assess physical limitations which may compromise nutritional status.
• Accurately calculates metabolic needs, i.e., energy, protein, fluids, and/or other nutrients.
• Recommends appropriate nutrition intervention based on subjective and objective data.
• Completes communication to physician, nutrition staff, and nursing on recommendations.
• Assesses patients based on religious, cultural, and ethnic preferences.
• Accurately documents initial and ongoing assessment of patient's nutritional status and progress.
• Documents concisely reflecting problems, patient needs/goals, learning capabilities, and progress toward goals.

Education

Masters degree in Dietetics/Nutrition or related field

Job description

Arbour Hospital in Quincy is seeking a Part-Time Dietitian to collaborate with Dietary Services and support delivery of nutrition care aligned with Arbour standards. The role emphasizes assessing patients, calculating nutritional needs, and documenting progress, with focus on individualized culturally sensitive care within a behavioral health setting.

At Arbour Hospital, we provide high-quality behavioral health services across the greater Boston area, with a commitment to compassionate care and