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Westborough, Massachusetts

Registered Dietitian-Per Diem- Sign On Bonus

DietitianIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$40/hour

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Job Description

Registered Dietitian - $1000.00 Sign on Bonus – Per Diem

$40 per hour

We are looking to add a Per Diem Dietitian to our culinary team! Must be available for rotating weekend coverage. Available hours will increase from November-May due to a pending maternity leave.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Responsible for all aspects of patient's nutritional care, which includes formulating nutritional care plans and overseeing their implementation.
  • 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.
  • 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 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
  • 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.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for formulating and implementing patient nutritional care plans and conducting nutritional assessments. They also collaborate with medical staff and provide educational sessions regarding diets and eating habits.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences and maintain a Massachusetts Dietitian License. At least two years of administrative and clinical experience in a healthcare facility is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nutritional care planningClinical nutritionGeriatric careDietary educationMedical staff collaboration

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 22% 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 ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Clinical Nutrition jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$83kClinical Nutrition median $79k (middle half $69k–$90k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$79k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Clinical Nutrition listings in Massachusetts70 active2,959 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 52% remote · 22% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$1k sign-onUS dietitian listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 3% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Clinical Nutrition listings1,102 in the last 30 days586 the 30 days before (+88%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Dietitian Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs
6
<$75k
5
$75k-90k
6
$90k-105k
1
$115k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

39 jobs · 28 employers
Sign-on bonus
51% this job
CME allowance
51%
401k / retirement match
44%
Loan repayment
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Sutter Health · Auburn, Washington

$53.98-$75.57/hr
#2

Remote Registered Dietitian (1099) | Training Provided + $200 Bonus1099

Allara · Remote - Nationwide

$60 an hour
#3

Remote Registered Dietitian (1099) | Training Provided + $200 Bonus

$60 an hour
#4

Remote Registered Dietitian (1099) | Training Provided + $200 Bonus

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+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Below most Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,947 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Westborough

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$669k
Typical market rent
$2,526/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.