Clinical Dietitian

massgeneralbrigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive medical nutrition care to patients across the care continuum. You will assess nutritional needs, develop individualized care plans, and educate patients and families on prescribed diets as part of a collaborative care team.

You will work with physicians, nurses, food service, and other professionals to support safe, effective nutrition care and ensure treatment plans align with patient goals and clinical data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field is required.
• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship is required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or RD/N RD credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients and families.
• Collaborate with food service staff and the interdisciplinary care team to align meals with prescribed diets.
• Document nutrition interventions and follow-up in medical records.
• Review patient menu selections to ensure alignment with therapeutic diets.
• Participate in department initiatives to improve quality of care and outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Nutrition assessment

Independence

Patient education

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field

Dietetic internship required

Tools

State License

RD/RDN credential preferred

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The Registered Dietitian provides comprehensive medical nutrition care to patients across the care continuum. This role is responsible for assessing nutritional needs, developing individualized nutrition care plans, providing nutrition education, and making appropriate dietary recommendations based on each patient's clinical needs.

The Dietitian works collaboratively with patients, families, providers, nursing teams, and food service staff to support safe, effective, and patient-centered nutritional care.

Essential Functions

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans based on nutritional needs, physician orders, clinical data, interdisciplinary care plans, and established standards of practice.
• Implement and monitor nutrition interventions, including therapeutic diet modifications, nutrition therapy recommendations, and follow-up care, based on each patient's clinical, physical, psychosocial, and age-specific needs.
• Document nutrition-related assessments, interventions, recommendations, follow-up findings, diet consultations, discharge planning, clinical activities, and other pertinent patient information in accordance with established standards.
• Provide individualized nutrition counseling and education to patients and families regarding prescribed therapeutic diets, nutrition goals, and strategies to support their nutritional needs.
• Collaborate with food service staff and the interdisciplinary care team to help ensure patients receive appropriate meals, supplements, and nutrition support.
• Review patient menu selections as appropriate to help ensure alignment with prescribed therapeutic and modified diets.
• Participate in department initiatives and other activities that support quality nutritional care and patient outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow organizational policies, procedures, and applicable professional and regulatory standards.

Patient Care

This position involves indirect and/or direct patient care.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field required. Experience may not be substituted for the required degree.

Licenses & Credentials

• Dietitian and Nutritionist [State License] preferred.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential preferred.
• Heartsaver CPR/AED certification preferred.

Experience

Completion of an accredited dietetic internship required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to assess nutritional needs, evaluate clinical information, and develop appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ability to educate, guide, and motivate patients across all age groups.
• Strong organizational and critical-thinking skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Remote Type: Onsite
• Work Location: 75 Francis Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $29.40 - $84,656.00/Annual
• Grade: 6

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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 prote