Dietitian/Nutritionist - Weight Management

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA is seeking a Dietitian to oversee comprehensive medical nutrition care, including assessment, care planning, diet modification, and nutrition education for diverse patient populations.

You will deliver MNT for obesity medicine and bariatric patients, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and educate patients and interns while maintaining evidence-based practice and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Dietitian required.
• Internship completed as part of Dietitian training.
• CPR/AED and RD/RDN credentials preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for obesity medicine patients (adults and peds).
• Provide nutrition care for adult and pediatric bariatric patients pre- and postoperatively.
• Conduct nutrition assessments, counseling, education, and follow-up visits.
• Educate patients through individual counseling and group nutrition classes.
• Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, nurses, psychologists, and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Counseling

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Dietitian

Completed Internship

Job description

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.

Essential Functions

Based on multiple criterion 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.

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.

Counsel, educate, and develop resources and materials for the education of patients on families on prescribed therapeutic diets.

Partner with food service staff to ensure meals, supplements, and nutrition support is provided; review patients' menu selections to monitor compliance with modified diets.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for obesity medicine patients (adults and peds)
• Provide nutrition care for adult and pediatric bariatric surgery patients in pre- and postoperative settings
• Conduct nutrition assessments, counseling, education, and follow-up visits
• Utilize behavioral counseling strategies to support sustainable lifestyle change
• Educate patients through individual counseling and group nutrition classes
• Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, nurses, psychologists, and multidisciplinary care teams
• Participates in meetings
• Develop patient education materials and nutrition resources
• Support education of dietetic interns and allied health staff as needed
• Maintain evidence-based practice in bariatric and obesity nutrition care
• Demonstrate strong communication, counseling, and patient education skills

Required for All Jobs

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

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

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree Clinical Dietitian required

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

Licenses and Credentials

Dietitian and Nutritionist [State License] preferred

Heartsaver CPR AED Certification [CPR] preferred

Registered Dietitian [RD] preferred

Registered Dietitican Nutritionist [RDN] preferred

Experience

Completed Internship

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Good communication skills.

Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to guide, teach, and motivate all patient age populations.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

50 Staniford Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$58,240 - $84,656.00/Annual

Grade

6At Mass General Brigham

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EEO Statement

1200 The General Hospital Corporation 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 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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