Registered Dietitian

Whittier Health Network; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Whittier Health Network seeks a Registered Dietitian for part-time coverage in Massachusetts. The role focuses on comprehensive nutritional care, creation of care plans, and collaboration with medical teams to support patient outcomes.

This position also involves education, supervision of department staff, and CQI participation in a geriatric rehab context. The ideal candidate holds a BS in Nutritional Sciences, current MA Dietitian License, and active Academy registration, with 2+ years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences required.
• Maintain Massachusetts Dietitian License in good standing.
• Maintain registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• At least 2 years of related administrative and clinical experience in a health care facility.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and oversee nutritional care plans for patients.
• Ensure adherence to Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standards of practice.
• Consult with Medical and Nursing staff on patients’ nutritional status.
• Perform nutritional assessment, services and discharge planning.
• Assist in Culinary & Nutritional Department CQI activities.
• Provide nutritional counseling and ongoing evaluations.
• Lead educational sessions on diets and eating habits.
• Supervise Culinary Department clinical personnel; orient and train staff.
• Demonstrate geriatric and rehabilitation knowledge to patient care.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences

Massachusetts Dietitian License

Registration with Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

Registered Dietitian - $ Casual 12-20 hours per week

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of patient's nutritional care, which includes formulating nutritional care plans and overseeing their implementation.
• Ensure Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standards of practice are followed, and make recommendations to appropriate clinical personnel.
• Confer with Medical and Nursing Staff regarding patient’s nutritional status and attend related patient care conferences.
• Responsible for nutritional assessment, services and discharge planning.
• Assist in developing and implementing the Culinary & Nutritional Department CQI activities.
• Provide nutritional counseling and ongoing evaluations.
• Responsible for educational sessions regarding diets and eating habits.
• Responsible for overall supervision of Culinary Department clinical personnel; includes orientation, training and evaluating performance.
• Demonstrate geriatric and rehabilitation knowledge and skills to patient care

Prerequisites

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutritional Sciences.
• Maintain a Massachusetts Dietitian License.
• Maintain registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• At least 2 years of related administrative and clinical experience in a health care facility.
• Geriatric and Rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of growth and development across the life span.