Clinical Dietitian

Clinical Dietitian

This weekend and holiday coverage position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to a diverse patient population. As a Clinical Dietitian, you will work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to assess nutritional needs, develop individualized care plans, provide nutrition education, and support positive patient outcomes.

Schedule: Weekend and holiday coverage

Patient Care: Yes

Essential Functions:

• Assess patients' nutritional status using physician orders, clinical data, interdisciplinary care plans, and evidence-based practice to develop individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy, monitor patient progress, and modify nutrition interventions as needed to support optimal outcomes.
• Document nutrition assessments, recommendations, care plans, follow-up evaluations, discharge planning, and other nutrition-related activities in the electronic medical record.
• Educate patients and their families on therapeutic diets, nutrition goals, and healthy lifestyle strategies through individualized counseling and educational resources.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team to deliver coordinated, patient-centered nutrition care.
• Partner with food service teams to ensure patients receive appropriate meals, supplements, and nutrition support while promoting adherence to prescribed diets.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all organizational policies and standards.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field required.

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) preferred.
• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (state licensure) preferred.
• Heartsaver CPR AED certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.

Experience

• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to educate patients, families, and caregivers.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess patient needs and develop appropriate nutrition interventions.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Ability to engage, educate, and motivate patients across diverse age groups and backgrounds.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a clinical setting.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Employee Type: Per Diem

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range: $28 - $38.70/Hourly

EEO Statement:

2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources.