Dietitian / Nutritionist

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking a full-time Registered Dietitian to provide outpatient nutrition services across multiple Health Centers in Boston. The role involves delivering Medical Nutrition Therapy to diverse populations and requires a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or a related field, preferably with knowledge in community-based care.

The ideal candidate brings experience with both individual and group counseling and should possess strong communication and critical thinking skills. Bilingual candidates in English and Spanish are strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an ACEND-accredited dietetic internship or supervised practice program required.
• Three or more years of outpatient, community, or clinical nutrition experience preferred.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) required or eligible to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nutrition care including assessments and individualized care plans.
• Develop and implement evidence-based nutrition care plans.
• Educate patients and families on healthy eating strategies.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to assess patient needs

Critical thinking

Ability to educate and motivate patients

Education

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

Job description

Summary

Manages the comprehensive medical nutritional care of patients which includes MGH Nutrition Services is seeking a full-time (40 hours/week), permanent Registered Dietitian to provide outpatient nutrition services across three Mass General Hospital Community Health Centers: Chelsea Health Center, Charlestown Health Center, and Everett Family Health. In this role, you'll deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to a culturally diverse adult and pediatric patient population while partnering with an interdisciplinary care team to promote positive health outcomes. The ideal candidate brings experience in community-based nutrition care, enjoys both individual and group counseling, and is passionate about building lasting relationships with patients and the communities they serve. Bilingual English/Spanish candidates are strongly preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Dietitian who is looking to make a meaningful, long-term impact in community health.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nutrition care through nutrition assessments, individualized care plans, medical nutrition therapy, diet modification, nutrition education, and ongoing evaluation of patient progress.
• Develop and implement evidence-based nutrition care plans by integrating nutrition assessments, physician referrals, clinical data, interdisciplinary care plans, and established standards of practice while addressing each patient's medical, cultural, developmental, and psychosocial needs.
• Document nutrition assessments, care plans, recommendations, follow-up visits, patient education, discharge planning, and other nutrition-related interventions accurately and in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic diets, healthy eating strategies, and disease-specific nutrition recommendations through individual and group counseling.
• Collaborate with providers, care teams, and food service staff to support patients' nutritional needs, including meal planning, nutrition support, supplements, and adherence to prescribed diets.
• Contribute to patient education resources and support initiatives that promote nutrition, wellness, and chronic disease management within the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all organizational policies, procedures, and professional standards.

Patient Care: Yes

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field required.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) required or eligible to obtain upon hire, as applicable.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) preferred.
• Massachusetts Dietitian/Nutritionist licensure required or eligible to obtain in accordance with state requirements.
• Heartsaver CPR AED Certification preferred.

Experience

• Completion of an ACEND-accredited dietetic internship or supervised practice program required.
• Three (3) or more years of outpatient, community, or clinical nutrition experience preferred.
• Experience providing Medical Nutrition Therapy to diverse adult and pediatric populations preferred.
• Experience with individual and group nutrition counseling preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Ability to assess patient needs, apply clinical judgment, and develop individualized nutrition care plans.
• Strong critical thinking, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to educate, coach, and motivate patients from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and age groups to achieve nutrition and wellness goals.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in a community health setting.

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity 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.