Dietitian / Nutritionist at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Title

Mass General Brigham is seeking a full-time (40 hours/week), permanent Registered Dietitian to provide outpatient nutrition services across three Mass General Hospital Community Health Centers.

Job Summary

Manages the comprehensive medical nutritional care of patients which includes delivering Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to a culturally diverse adult and pediatric patient population while partnering with an interdisciplinary care team to promote positive health outcomes.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nutrition care through nutrition assessments, individualized care plans, medical nutrition therapy, diet modification, nutrition education, and ongoing evaluation of patient progress.
• Develop and implement evidence-based nutrition care plans by integrating nutrition assessments, physician referrals, clinical data, interdisciplinary care plans, and established standards of practice while addressing each patient's medical, cultural, developmental, and psychosocial needs.
• Document nutrition assessments, care plans, recommendations, follow-up visits, patient education, discharge planning, and other nutrition-related interventions accurately and in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic diets, healthy eating strategies, and disease-specific nutrition recommendations through individual and group counseling.
• Collaborate with providers, care teams, and food service staff to support patients' nutritional needs, including meal planning, nutrition support, supplements, and adherence to prescribed diets.
• Contribute to patient education resources and support initiatives that promote nutrition, wellness, and chronic disease management within the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all organizational policies, procedures, and professional standards.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field required.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Registered Dietitian (RD) required or eligible to obtain upon hire, as applicable.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) preferred.
• Massachusetts Dietitian/Nutritionist licensure required or eligible to obtain in accordance with state requirements.
• Heartsaver CPR AED Certification preferred.

Experience:

• Completion of an ACEND-accredited dietetic internship or supervised practice program required.
• Three (3) or more years of outpatient, community, or clinical nutrition experience preferred.
• Experience providing Medical Nutrition Therapy to diverse adult and pediatric populations preferred.
• Experience with individual and group nutrition counseling preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Ability to assess patient needs, apply clinical judgment, and develop individualized nutrition care plans.
• Strong critical thinking, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to educate, coach, and motivate patients from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and age groups to achieve nutrition and wellness goals.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in a community health setting.

Additional Job Details

Remote Type: Onsite Work Location: 165 Cambridge Street Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Pay Range: $58,240 - $84,656.00/Annual Grade 6

EEO Statement: 1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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