Dietitian Outpatient Pediatric

Mass General Brigham • Lexington, MA

20d • $58,136 - $84,656 • Onsite

About The Position

Dietitian Needed for Spaulding Summary Part-time, 20 hours weekly Multi-site role (covers two clinics; Lexington & Salem) Outpatient Setting 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. Population includes patients with neurodevelopmental disorders, pediatric feeding disorders, picky eating, ARFID, medical complexity, among others.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Clinical Dietitian required
• Dietitian and Nutritionist [State License] required
• Registered Dietitian [RD] Required
• Completed Internship
• Pediatric population experience required
• 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

• Heartsaver CPR AED Certification [CPR] preferred
• Registered Dietitican Nutritionist [RDN] preferred
• Experience with neurodevelopmental disorders, picky eating, ARFID preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level