<p>A 13-week travel contract is open for a Registered Dietitian at a behavioral health facility in Boston, Massachusetts. This is a part-time, day-shift engagement — four hours per day — making it a strong fit for a clinician who wants focused clinical work in one of the country's premier healthcare markets. The role centers on nutritional assessment and intervention for a behavioral health patient population, with a local pay rate of $42 per hour and a full travel benefit package.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Local pay rate: $42 per hour</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends provided</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Referral bonuses available</li> <li>Extensive housing network with corporate discounts</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance team to support credentialing</li> <li>24/7 team support throughout the assignment</li> <li>Rewards and recognition program</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>13-week contract at a behavioral health facility in Boston, MA</li> <li>Part-time day shift: 4 hours per day</li> <li>Identify and screen patients at nutritional risk across the behavioral health census</li> <li>Assess and recommend diet orders individualized to each patient's age and clinical status</li> <li>Evaluate physical limitations that may compromise nutritional status and adjust care plans accordingly</li> <li>Calculate metabolic needs including energy, protein, fluid, and other specific nutrients</li> <li>Develop and recommend nutrition interventions grounded in both subjective and objective clinical data</li> <li>Document initial and ongoing nutritional assessments and patient progress through chart review</li> <li>Oversee completion of diet slips three times per week for all patients with special dietary needs, in coordination with the Dietary Services manager</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Master's degree required</li> <li>Active Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credential, with eligibility to practice in Massachusetts</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive nutritional risk screening and assessment</li> <li>Proficiency in calculating metabolic requirements and translating findings into actionable nutrition care plans</li> <li>Experience with clinical documentation standards for ongoing nutritional status tracking</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Boston is one of the most intellectually and culturally rich cities in the United States, home to world-class universities, museums, professional sports, and a thriving food and arts scene. The city offers walkable neighborhoods, an extensive public transit system, and easy access to the New England coastline, mountains, and historic towns throughout the region. Despite its major-city amenities, Boston's distinct neighborhoods — from Beacon Hill to South End — offer a strong sense of community that appeals to clinicians at every career stage.</p>