<p>A Registered Dietitian is needed for a 13-week travel contract at a behavioral health facility in Boston, Massachusetts. This is a part-time, day-shift engagement offering four hours per day, making it a strong fit for a clinician seeking a focused, manageable schedule in one of the country's premier healthcare markets. The role centers on comprehensive nutritional assessment and intervention for a behavioral health patient population, with direct oversight of special dietary needs across the unit.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Local pay rate of $42 per hour</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends available</li> <li>Extensive housing network with corporate discounts</li> <li>Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Referral bonuses and rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance team support</li> <li>24/7 team support throughout the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>13-week contract at a behavioral health facility in Boston, MA</li> <li>Four-hour day shifts — a focused, structured daily schedule</li> <li>Nutritional risk screening and identification across the behavioral health patient census</li> <li>Diet order assessment individualized to each patient's age and clinical status</li> <li>Metabolic needs calculation including energy, protein, fluid, and specific nutrient requirements</li> <li>Nutrition intervention planning based on both subjective and objective clinical data</li> <li>Ongoing documentation of initial and follow-up nutritional assessments via chart review</li> <li>Oversight of diet slip completion three times per week for all patients with special dietary needs, in coordination with the Dietary Services manager</li> <li>Physical limitation assessment as it relates to nutritional status and care planning</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Master's degree required in Dietetics or a related field</li> <li>Active Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credential, valid in Massachusetts</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive nutritional risk screening and assessment</li> <li>Proficiency in metabolic calculations and individualized nutrition intervention planning</li> <li>Accurate and thorough clinical documentation skills</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Boston, Massachusetts is a world-class city that consistently ranks among the top destinations for healthcare professionals, offering unmatched access to leading academic medical centers, cultural institutions, and a vibrant urban lifestyle. The city's neighborhoods range from historic Beacon Hill to the waterfront Seaport District, with outstanding dining, arts, and professional sports woven into daily life. Boston's public transit system makes car-free living practical, and the broader New England region — with its coastline, mountains, and fall foliage — provides exceptional weekend recreation year-round.</p>