Outpatient Registered Dietitian

BMC Software•Boston, MA

5d•$53,000 - $77,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Under supervision of the Outpatient Nutrition Manager, the Outpatient Registered Dietitian assesses, develops, and coordinates medical nutrition therapy and education for patients with complex nutritional needs related to acute and chronic diseases, including medical weight loss, malnutrition, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, IBS, and CKD. The dietitian plans and provides nutrition care according to department policies and procedures, adapting dietary interventions to patients’ nutritional status, social and environmental barriers, and cultural diversity, using appropriate counseling methods. The dietitian evaluates patient compliance and physiological responses to nutrition therapy through interviews, laboratory values, and monitoring food or tube-feeding tolerance. The role coordinates with other providers to develop and implement care plans and contributes to complex dietary regimens, protocols, nutrition programming, and the mentorship and education of peers, staff, and students. The position is in the Endocrinology/Diabetes department and is full-time at 36 hours per week, with occasional evening classes and a hybrid remote arrangement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related discipline.
Completion of an accredited internship program as prescribed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Registered Dietitian credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or eligibility and ability to pass the licensing examination before the date of hire.
Massachusetts state licensure, or ability to acquire it within 30 days of hire.
Strong knowledge of food and nutrition and ability to perform nutrition assessments, formulate nutrition plans, and provide counseling and education to adult patients.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and organize workload within daily time constraints.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and professionally with a diverse group of patients and healthcare providers.
Ability to work as a reliable, productive interdisciplinary team member and maintain a positive, supportive attitude.
Flexibility in workflows and ability to perform other staff duties within scope of practice when requested.
Ability to apply nutrition knowledge to a multitude of conditions and willingness to develop competency in varied dietary interventions, especially obesity care.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience with outpatient nutrition counseling.
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ nutritional status using laboratory values, medical and nutritional history, and medical or surgical conditions.
Develop individualized nutrition care plans and dietary interventions in accordance with accepted Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standards and department protocols.
Provide nutrition therapy, education, and counseling to adult patients by referral, including individual and group education and follow-up counseling.
Evaluate patient compliance and physiological response to diet therapy, including monitoring food and tube-feeding tolerance.
Coordinate with other providers in developing and implementing patient care plans; maintain records and provide periodic reports to referring and other care providers.
Develop individual diets, including medical food supplements and tube feedings; monitor tolerance and assist physicians with adjustments as appropriate.
Attend clinical meetings, rounds, or committees as needed to present nutrition care plans.
Support patient and clinician outreach through lectures, community events, marketing opportunities, orientations, and support groups as needed.
Provide nutrition in-service education to hospital personnel, including physicians, residents, students, nurses, and dietary personnel.
Precept dietetic interns and medical students; assign and supervise student work and practical experiences, and develop learning activities.
Assist with interviewing prospective dietitians and training or onboarding new employees as needed.
Compile and develop educational materials for individual and group classes.
Participate with Operations management and the Nutrition Manager in developing policies, procedures, continuous quality improvement monitors, guidelines, standards of care, and clinical project results.
Monitor patient retention and coordinate work to support productivity.
Participate in department clinical research by providing nutrition education and monitoring.
Develop strategies to grow the clinic and work with the Nutrition Manager and Operations Managers to develop and implement nutrition programs.
Perform related duties as needed.
Follow departmental and clinical policies and procedures, consult appropriate personnel about managerial or patient issues, and follow hospital safety procedures.
Work independently, organize workload, collaborate effectively with patients and healthcare providers, maintain professional workspaces and appearance, and adapt workflows and duties within scope of practice.