Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westboro - Westborough, MA - Full Time
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital 150 Flanders Road Westborough, MA 01581
Chief Dietitian- Full Time
Primary Responsibilities: • Ensure Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standards of practice are followed, and make recommendations to appropriate clinical personnel. • Confer with Medical and Nursing Staff regarding patient’s nutritional status and attend related patient care conferences. • Responsible for nutritional assessment, services and discharge planning. • Assist in developing and implementing the Culinary & Nutritional Department CQI activities. • Provide nutritional counseling and ongoing evaluations. • Responsible for educational sessions regarding diets and eating habits. • Assist with overall supervision of Culinary Department clinical personnel; includes orientation, training and evaluating performance. • Demonstrate geriatric and rehabilitation knowledge and skills to patient care
Prerequisites: • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutritional Sciences. • Maintain a Massachusetts Dietitian License. • Maintain registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration • At least 2 years of related administrative and clinical experience in a health care facility. • Geriatric and Rehabilitation experience preferred. • Knowledge of growth and development across the life span.