Pediatric Registered Dietitian II (Per Diem)

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance

Child care and student loan subsidies

Generous levels of time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Pension

Tuition reimbursement

Cell phone plan discounts

Discounted rates on T-passes

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is looking for a Pediatric Registered Dietitian to provide nutritional care to pediatric patients. The candidate will evaluate patient needs and develop care plans while supervising dietetic technicians. The role is per diem with flexibility in scheduling, including weekend rotations. A Bachelor's degree in Nutrition & Dietetics and at least 3 years of experience in Dietetics, including pediatric nutrition, are required, along with licensure in Massachusetts and registration as a dietitian.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience in Dietetics with at least 2 years in pediatric nutrition.
• Registered Dietitian credential from Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Licensure as a Dietitian in Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nutritional care to patients on assigned inpatient units.
• Evaluate medical, biochemical, and nutritional information to assess patient needs.
• Develop and implement appropriate nutrition care plans.
• Assist in supervising the daily work of the dietetic technician.

Skills

Nutritional care

Patient assessment

Care plan development

Supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition & Dietetics

Job description

Position Summary

Boston Children's Hospital is dedicated to providing infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with comprehensive nutrition assessments-an essential component of individualized care plans for a wide range of conditions. This per diem Pediatric Registered Dietitian will provide basic nutritional care to patients on assigned inpatient units. The role involves evaluating medical, biochemical, and nutritional information to assess patient needs and develop appropriate nutrition care plans. The dietitian will also assist in supervising the daily work of the dietetic technician.

The position is scheduled on an as‑needed basis. Ideally, we are looking for someone who is available to work 2-3 shifts per week, with coverage needs typically on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

This role also participates in the weekend rotation, which generally includes approximately 6-8 weekends per year, though the number of weekends could be more or less depending on departmental needs and staffing coverage.

During the training period, the selected candidate will be required to work 3 consecutive days per week for approximately 3 months, though the timeline may be extended depending on individual training needs and progression. Ideally, we would prefer someone who is available to work up to 5 days per week during training in order to become fully trained and independent sooner; however, a minimum availability of 3 days per week during training is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide basic nutritional care to patients on assigned inpatient units.
• Evaluate medical, biochemical, and nutritional information to assess patient needs.
• Develop and implement appropriate nutrition care plans.
• Assist in supervising the daily work of the dietetic technician.

Minimum Qualifications: Education

• A Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition & Dietetics

Experience

• 3+ years of progressive experience in Dietetics with at least 2 years in pediatric nutrition

Certifications / Licensure

• Registration by Commission on Dietetic Registration, the Credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, as a Registered Dietitian
• Licensure by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a licensed Dietitian.

The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.