Nutritionist Atrius Health

UnitedHealth Group•Boston, MA

21d

About The Position

Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We’re an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As the Nutritionist, you will assess the nutritional problems and needs of patients, develop a nutrition treatment plan, and ensure the patient receives the necessary counseling and education regarding the specific dietary information. You’ll consult with patients on both on-going and disease-specific nutrition needs. Provide follow-up as needed and files all necessary documentation related to treatment You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

Master of Science in Nutrition
Registered Dietician with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts license (RD)
Current registration with the American Dietetic Association
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty
3+ years of skills and experience in a medical environment and/or administering nutritional services
Electronic medical record (EMR) experience and/or aptitude to master the EMR based on other technology experience
Computer experience with the ability to use word processing and spreadsheet programs
Demonstrated solid interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain information clearly
Demonstrated team approach to work and experience partnering with other clinicians in providing care

Responsibilities

Conducts a nutrition assessment and obtains nutrition history from patient.
Consults with physician and other clinician’s to determine patient's nutritional needs and diet restrictions as needed
Screens for potential nutrition risk
Develops and implements treatment plan in accordance with department guidelines for disease states managed by HVMA Nutrition
Provides individual counseling on the control of diabetes, cholesterol, hypertension, morbid obesity, and other diagnosis
Suggests appropriate behavior modification methods for control and alteration of eating habits
Works with referring clinician to integrate nutrition plan with other on-going healthcare needs
Educates patients on nutritional needs and assesses patient’s competence in understanding prescribed dietary principles
Works with patient to establish goals and objectives to help meet nutrition plan
Appropriately documents all consultations and treatment plans
Monitors patients’ access to nutrition services
Serves as resource to other clinicians on nutritional care
Maintains knowledge on nutrition research related to diagnosis seen, to ensure a high level of patient care and treatment