Whittier Health Network

Registered Dietitian - Per Diem

Whittier Health Network  •  $40/hr  •  Onsite  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Registered Dietitian  Per Diem -  $40.00/hour
Per Diem, for coverage on one Saturday per month and occasional weekday

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital 
150 Flanders Road
Westborough, MA  01581

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.

Whittier Health Network

About Whittier Health Network

Whittier Health Network is a family-owned healthcare organization that provides the highest caliber of comprehensive healthcare services to thousands of patients on a daily basis, while meeting their individualized needs with dignity, respect and compassion. Whittier provides a seamless continuum of care at every level and in every setting of post-acute care.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Haverhill, MA
Year Founded
1982
Website
whittierhealth.com
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