Registered Dietitian

Salary

Overview

Registered Dietitian (RD / CDN)

Mattapan Health & Rehabilitation Center

Make a Meaningful Impact Through Nutrition & Resident Wellness

At Mattapan Health & Rehabilitation Center, our Registered Dietitians play an important role in supporting the health, recovery, comfort, and quality of life of the residents we serve.

We are seeking a compassionate and clinically strong Registered Dietitian to join our interdisciplinary team within our 85-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community.

This role provides an opportunity to make a direct impact through individualized nutritional care planning, clinical collaboration, resident education, and ongoing support for both our Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care populations.

If you are passionate about geriatric nutrition, enjoy building meaningful relationships with residents and care teams, and thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Our Team?

At Mattapan Health & Rehabilitation Center, we believe quality care is built through strong relationships, teamwork, and a shared commitment to the people we serve.

As a Registered Dietitian, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful impact on resident health and quality of life
• Work closely with residents and their families
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals
• Support both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care residents
• Contribute to individualized, resident-centered care planning
• Serve as a clinical resource for our care team
• Grow your skills within a supportive healthcare environment

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits for Eligible Employees
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Benefits
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Employee Referral Program
• Opportunities for Professional Growth
• Supportive, Interdisciplinary Team Environment
• Meaningful Work Supporting Resident Care

Position Overview

As a Registered Dietitian, you will:

• Conduct nutrition assessments for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care residents
• Develop and monitor individualized nutrition care plans
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to residents and families
• Monitor residents' nutritional status, weight trends, intake, and overall wellness
• Collaborate with Nursing, Dining Services, Therapy, medical providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Help ensure regulatory compliance and evidence-based nutritional practices
• Maintain accurate nutrition documentation within the electronic medical record
• Support overall resident wellness, recovery, and quality outcomes

This role serves as an important clinical resource within the community and plays a key part in providing safe, effective, and compassionate resident care.

Make an Impact That Goes Beyond the Meal.

Nutrition plays an important role in healing, rehabilitation, strength, and quality of life. At Mattapan, our Registered Dietitians have the opportunity to work directly with residents and care teams to ensure nutrition is an intentional part of each resident's individualized care plan.

If you're looking for a role where your clinical expertise can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we serve, we'd love to have you join our team.

Responsibilities

Registered Dietitian (RD / CDN):

Clinical Nutrition & Resident Care

• Complete nutrition assessments and reassessments for residents
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to residents and families
• Monitor residents’ nutritional status, weight trends, intake, and overall wellness
• Maintain accurate nutrition documentation within the electronic medical record system

Collaboration & Team Partnership

• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings
• Partner with Dining Services to support appropriate meal planning and service
• Serve as a nutrition resource for facility leadership and clinical teams
• Support and mentor Diet Technicians and dietetic interns, as applicable

Quality, Compliance & Education

• Conduct nutrition-related audits and performance improvement initiatives
• Maintain compliance with CMS, DOH, and nutritional service regulations
• Assist with staff education and in-service training programs
• Support survey readiness and best practice initiatives

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Qualifications

Registered Dietitian (RD / CDN):

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field
• Registered Dietitian credential required
• Active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist (CDN) or state licensure, as applicable
• Long-term care, rehabilitation, or geriatric experience preferred
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Experience with nutritional software and electronic medical records preferred

The Right Candidate Will Bring

• Compassionate, resident-centered approach
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and counseling abilities
• Team-focused and collaborative mindset
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Passion for improving resident health and quality of life
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

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