Clinical Dietitian - Patient-Centered Nutrition Therapy

ADCES Connect; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham’s Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to deliver evidence-based medical nutrition therapy across diverse patient populations. You will assess nutritional needs, develop individualized care plans, educate patients, and support positive clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities include medical nutrition therapy, documentation in the EMR, collaboration with physicians and nurses, and coordinating with food service to ensure appropriate meals and

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with sound clinical judgment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to educate, motivate, and build rapport with patients and families across all age groups.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional status using clinical data, physician orders, interdisciplinary care plans, and evidence-based practice to develop individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy, monitor patient progress, and adjust nutrition interventions as appropriate throughout the course of care.
• Document nutrition assessments, recommendations, care plans, follow-up evaluations, discharge planning, and other nutrition-related activities in the EMR.
• Educate patients and their families on therapeutic diets, nutrition goals, and strategies to support long‑term health and wellness.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the care team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered nutrition care.
• Partner with food service teams to help ensure patients receive appropriate meals, supplements, and nutrition support while promoting adherence to prescribed diets.
• Develop and maintain educational resources to support patient and family nutrition education.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Time management

Education

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

Job description

Mass General Brigham’s Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to deliver evidence-based medical nutrition therapy across diverse patient populations. You will assess nutritional needs, develop individualized care plans, educate patients, and support positive clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities include medical nutrition therapy, documentation in the EMR, collaboration with physicians and nurses, and coordinating with food service to ensure appropriate meals and