Pays $34.13-$49.63/hrDietitian market median is ~$79k (12 jobs)

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Mass General Brigham
Boston, Massachusetts

NICU Senior Dietitian - Per Diem

DietitianNo nightsPer Diem
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Per diem NICU senior dietitian. Day shift. $34.13-$49.63/hr. Boston, MA.

Join Mass General Brigham as a NICU Senior Dietitian – Per Diem, Day Shift in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $34.13 - $49.63/hr.
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Differentials
  • Premiums
  • Bonuses
  • Recognition Programs

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • On-site position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Mass General Brigham in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

Key Responsibilities

Provides advanced clinical nutrition expertise and develops comprehensive, individualized nutrition care plans for patients. Leads and mentors nutrition professionals while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Clinical Dietetics and a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential. Candidates must have 3–5 years of clinical dietitian experience working with diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical nutritionNutrition assessmentCare planningDietary guidanceClinical leadershipMentorshipInterdisciplinary collaborationCritical thinkingProblem-solvingPatient educationClinical judgmentMedical nutrition therapy

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 40 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 28% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Dietitian roles.

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Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
70%
CME allowance
47%
Sign-on bonus
17%
Loan repayment
3%
PSLF eligible
3%

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About Mass General Brigham

Hospitals and Health Care
Somerville, Massachusetts
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits
Career Advancement Opportunities
Differentials
Premiums
Bonuses
Recognition Programs