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Southcoast Health System
New Bedford, Massachusetts

Registered Dietitian-Inpatient

DietitianIncludes weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$32.64-$44.11/hr

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 12h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Southcoast Health System, Inc. as a Registered Dietitian-Inpatient – Sign-On Bonus in New Bedford, MA, US.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $32.64 - $44.11/hr.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity
  • Generous Earned Time Off Package
  • Employee Wellbeing Program
  • 403B Retirement Plan with company match
  • Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Southcoast Health System, Inc. in New Bedford, MA, US.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Dietitian will perform nutritional assessments and screenings for patients within an interdisciplinary team. They are responsible for providing nutritional education to patients and their families while maintaining clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and be registered by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. One year of experience is preferred, and applicants must obtain state licensure and order writing privileges.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Nutritional assessmentPatient screeningClinical nutritionInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationDietary counselingMedical nutrition therapy

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 46 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 41% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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5.1/ 10
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  • No nights
  • Includes weekends
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About Southcoast Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
New Bedford, Massachusetts
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
Generous Earned Time Off Package
Employee Wellbeing Program
403B Retirement Plan with company match
Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
$4,000 new hire sign-on bonus