Dietitian / Nutritionist

Mass General Brigham Incorporated; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Incorporated is seeking a part-time Clinical Dietitian to join Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital in Jamaica Plain, MA. You will deliver evidence-based medical nutrition therapy across diverse patient populations, assess nutritional needs, and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the care team.

You will educate patients and families about therapeutic diets, document in the EMR, and contribute to discharge planning, care coordination with physicians and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field is required.
• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship is required.
• RD/RDN preferred; Licensure preferred; Heartsaver CPR AED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional status and develop individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy and monitor patient progress.
• Document nutrition assessments and discharge planning in the EMR.
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic diets, goals, and strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care team for coordinated nutrition care.
• Coordinate with food service to ensure appropriate meals and nutrition support.
• Develop and maintain educational resources for patient nutrition education.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's in nutrition/dietetics

Dietetic internship

Job description

## Dietitian / NutritionistApply: Onsite: Jamaica Plain-MA: Part time: Posted Today: RQ4073209Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner 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**As a Clinical Dietitian, you will play a key role in improving patient health by delivering evidence-based medical nutrition therapy across a diverse patient population. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, you will assess patients' nutritional needs, develop individualized care plans, provide nutrition education, and help support positive clinical outcomes. Essential Functions -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 electronic medical record. -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. Required for All Positions -Perform other duties as assigned. -Comply with all organizational policies, procedures, and standards. Patient Care: Yes (Direct/Indirect)**Qualifications**### **Education*** Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field required.### **Experience in lieu of degree accepted?** No### ### **Licenses & Certifications*** Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) preferred.* Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (state licensure) preferred.* Heartsaver CPR AED certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.### ### **Experience*** Completion of an accredited dietetic internship required.### ### **Knowledge, Skills & Abilities*** 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.**Additional Job Details (if applicable)****Remote Type**Onsite**Work Location**1153 Centre Street**Scheduled Weekly Hours**0**Employee Type**Per Diem**Work Shift**Rotating (United States of America)**Pay Range**$28 - $38.70/Hourly**Grade**6At 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. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.