Clinical Dietitian – Spanish Speaker Preferred (24 hours/week)

Mass General Brigham; Chelsea (MA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Dietitian who is passionate about nutrition and patient care. This role involves managing the nutritional needs of pediatric patients, developing care plans, and working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver effective nutrition therapy. The position offers a unique opportunity to engage in research projects aimed at improving health outcomes for children and adolescents. Join a dedicated community that values diversity and inclusion while making a significant impact in healthcare. If you are committed to enhancing patient experiences and outcomes, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Dietetics required.
• Completion of an internship is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive medical nutritional care for patients.
• Develop and implement nutrition care plans based on assessments.
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic diets.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Ability to work independently

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Dietetics

Job description

Clinical Dietitian – Spanish Speaker Preferred (24 hours/week)

Clinical Dietitian – Spanish Speaker Preferred (24 hours/week)

Apply remote type Hybrid locations Chelsea-MA Revere-MA time type Part time posted on Posted 9 Days Ago job requisition id RQ4005269 Site: The General Hospital Corporation

At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.

Job Summary

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.

The Clinical Dietitian will work on nutrition and lifestyle medicine research projects in the Center for Family Health Promotion and Nutrition Equity, with the Division of General Academic Pediatrics. This is a 24 hour per week position for an outpatient Registered Dietitian, licensed in the state of Massachusetts. This position will provide nutrition care to pediatric patients of the MGH Chelsea Health Center (Tuesdays and Thursdays) and MGH Revere Health Center (Mondays), both virtually and in-person. Hours are expected to be roughly 10am-6:30pm Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays based on clinical schedules.

The Clinical Dietitian will be part of the pediatric CHAMPION Program’s multi-disciplinary care team which includes a physician and a Community Health Worker. The evidence-based CHAMPION program and research study seeks to evaluate whether telehealth vs. in-person delivery of CHAMPION is equally effective at reducing child BMI and asthma control in diverse lower income families. The CHAMPION program consists of individual and group visits guided by a set curriculum with a multi-disciplinary team (medical provider, dietitian, and community health worker), and other tools to support behavioral change and reduce body mass index (BMI) and asthma, such as follow-up phone calls, educational materials, social determinants of health screening and referral and text messaging. The Clinical Dietitian will play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive medical nutrition therapy based on evidence-based practices, including screening, assessing, and implementing nutrition care plans for patients, and ensuring adherence to departmental and hospital policies and procedures. The Clinical Dietitian will provide care to children and adolescents with overweight/obesity and asthma, through group and individual visits, both in-person and virtually, and will participate in a Virtual Learning Community and Quality Improvement calls and activities as part of the research project.

Essential Functions

1. Based on multiple criteria 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.
2. 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.
3. Counsel, educate, and develop resources and materials for the education of patients on families on prescribed therapeutic diets.
4. Partner with food service staff to ensure meals, supplements, and nutrition support is provided; review patients' menu selections to monitor compliance with modified diets.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.
6. Complies with all policies and standards.

Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's Degree Clinical Dietitian required

Licenses and Credentials
Dietitian and Nutritionist MA State License preferred
Heartsaver CPR AED Certification [CPR] preferred
Registered Dietitian [RD] preferred
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist [RDN] preferred

Experience
Completed Internship

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to guide, teach, and motivate all patient age populations, pediatric patients specifically
Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type
Hybrid

Work Location
151 Everett Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours
24

Employee Type
Regular

Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:
The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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 protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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