Dietitian/Nutritionist - Weight Management

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Manages the comprehensive medical nutritional care of patients which includes providing nutrition assessment, development of nutrition care plans, diet modification, nutrition education, and all activities involved in the nutritional needs of the patient population. Essential Functions Based on multiple criterion including assessment of nutritional needs, physician's orders, clinical data, interdisciplinary health care plans, and standards of quality nutritional care that appropriately meet age, psychosocial and physical needs of patients, the Dietitian develops and implements nutrition plan of care for patients. Documentation of all nutrition related information including assessment, nutrition therapy recommendations and care plan, follow up data and changes, diet consultation results, discharge planning, daily clinical activities, and other related orders and pertinent information. Counsel, educate, and develop resources and materials for the education of patients on families on prescribed therapeutic diets. Partner with food service staff to ensure meals, supplements, and nutrition support is provided; review patients' menu selections to monitor compliance with modified diets. Required for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Clinical Dietitian required
Completed Internship
Good communication skills.
Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to guide, teach, and motivate all patient age populations.

Nice To Haves

Dietitian and Nutritionist [State License] preferred
Heartsaver CPR AED Certification [CPR] preferred
Registered Dietitian [RD] preferred
Registered Dietitican Nutritionist [RDN] preferred

Responsibilities

Deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for obesity medicine patients (adults and peds)
Provide nutrition care for adult and pediatric bariatric surgery patients in pre- and postoperative settings
Conduct nutrition assessments, counseling, education, and follow-up visits
Utilize behavioral counseling strategies to support sustainable lifestyle change
Educate patients through individual counseling and group nutrition classes
Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, nurses, psychologists, and multidisciplinary care teams
Participates in meetings
Develop patient education materials and nutrition resources
Support education of dietetic interns and allied health staff as needed
Maintain evidence-based practice in bariatric and obesity nutrition care
Demonstrate strong communication, counseling, and patient education skills