Acute Care Dietitian Posted on January 23rd, 2024

Registered Dietitian

Job Details

Location: Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Type: Permanent

Direct Hire – Permanent Role
Starting at $59k annually + sign on bonus

40 Hours/week | Start ASAP
300-bed acute care facility
Entry level dietitians encouraged to apply
Weekdays, four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days, rotating Saturdays
Clinical duties only // Oncology, OP/IP, HD, adolescent outpatient, pulmonary and cardiac rehab, TF & TPN

A beautiful, Northeast town, Pittsfield, Massachusetts is a great location to settle down and enjoy the local restaurants and nature. With lakes, trails, farmers markets, and breweries in the local area, you’ll always have something to do on your day off. This is a perfect position for a dietitian look for a permanent acute care role. 

Key Duties

  • Conducts a nutrition assessment for patients at nutritional risk per facility policies and procedures
  • Develops and implements an individualized plan for nutrition intervention based on nutrition assessment and evidence-based standards
  • Assess educational needs and provide nutrition counseling for individuals and groups
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in meetings and/or rounds
  • Experience with electronic charting, the Nutrition Care Process and writing PES statements to provide appropriate documentation for the plan of care
  • Works cooperatively with food service staff to ensure conformance to diet prescriptions
  • Demonstrates accountability for the proper use of patients’ protected health information
  • Ability to perform work independently with minimal training

Required Licenses/Certifications

  • Current Registered Dietitian credentialed by CDR
  • Massachusetts state dietitian license is required prior to starting position

Perks of being a Dietitians On Demand employee include:

  • Premier pay rates and full benefits package
  • Free continuing education
  • Corporate liability insurance
  • W2 employment status
  • Work-life balance by choosing when and where you work
  • Nutrition Care Manual access
  • Opportunity to earn 401K based on employment duration

Candidates must successfully complete a thorough pre-hire screening process, including but not limited to: phone screen, background check, drug screen, reference and credential check, clinical competency assessment, and tuberculosis screening. Immunization titers and fingerprinting, as needed.

Interested? Apply online or contact Sarah at [email protected] or (804) 545-9162 x 700.

If this position isn’t a good fit for you but may be for a colleague, refer them! You’ll qualify for a referral bonus: https://dietitiansondemand.com/referrals/ 

Please note that the advertised pay rates are subject to market fluctuations, candidate availability, and individual qualifications. The final compensation offered may vary based on these factors.

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