Part-Time Dietitian - Arbour Hospital - Quincy

Part-Time Dietitian Opportunity
- Arbour Hospital
- Quincy

The dietitian, in collaboration with dietary services, acts as a resource to dietary staff to ensure delivery of a nutrition care program in accordance with standards established by Arbour. At Arbour Hospital
- Jamaica Plain, we work diligently and compassionately to provide patients and their families with high-quality care and service excellence across a continuum of specialized behavioral health services. We have proudly served the residents of the greater Boston area since 1909. Our medical staff consists of psychiatrists who average 20 years of practice at our facility, providing a solid and trusted foundation for our patient-focused approach to behavioral healthcare.

We treat primary psychiatric and substance abuse disorders and constantly strive to meet the needs of our communities with treatment that addresses individualized behavioral health needs. We stand ready to provide compassionate care through inpatient treatment and a strong continuum of aftercare services, community-based programs, and day treatment.

Job Summary:

• Appropriately identifies patients at nutrition risk.
• Assesses diet order based on patient's age, current
• Effectively utilizes the medical record to obtain pertinent objective data.
• Accurately assess physical limitations which may compromise nutritional status.
• Accurately calculates metabolic needs, i.e., energy protein, fluid, and/or other specific nutrients.
• Recommends appropriate nutrition intervention based on subjective and objective data.
• Completely follows through on recommendations made i.e., communication to physician, nutrition staff, nursing.
• Assesses patients based on religious, cultural, and ethnic preferences.
• Accurately documents the initial and ongoing assessment of patient's nutritional status and progress as determined by chart review.

About Universal Health Services:

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Dietetics/Nutrition or related field required.
• Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) in MA required.
• One to three years of experience as a Clinical Dietitian required.

EEO Statement:

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.