About this opportunity
Boston Children's Hospital lists this Pediatric Registered Dietitian II (Per Diem) opportunity in boston, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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.
This per diem position is scheduled on an as-needed basis. Preferred candidates will have availability to work approximately 2–3 shifts per week to support departmental coverage needs.
The role participates in a weekend rotation, typically averaging 6–8 weekends per year, though weekend requirements may vary based on staffing needs and operational demands.
The training period is approximately 3 months, with duration individualized based on learning needs and progression. During training, candidates are ideally available 5 days per week to support timely onboarding and skill development. At minimum, 3 days per week of availability is required during the training period to ensure successful orientation and transition to independent practice.
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.
Worksite address
boston, MA, 02108, US
Who can apply
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