Nutritionist (Liver Transplant)

Tufts Medicine; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,883 - 69,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Total Rewards package

Health and financial security support

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Tufts Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts is looking for a Registered Dietitian to support patients within both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role involves developing and managing dietary plans based on patient evaluations and dietary needs, while also providing training and educational resources to staff and community groups.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, a valid Dietitian License, and at least one year of experience in clinical nutrition. Benefits include competitive pay and a comprehensive Total Rewards package.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in clinical nutrition or public health.
• Master’s degree in Nutrition is preferred.
• Two years of experience in clinical nutrition or public health is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teaches and assesses diet records.
• Develops individualized diet plans for patients.
• Maintains necessary patient records and statistics.
• Provides nutritional consultations to medical staff.
• Acts as a resource to community groups regarding nutrition.

Skills

Knowledge of drug/nutrient interactions

Interpersonal skills

Excellent counseling skills

Good organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Dietitian License

Job description

This is a highly multi-disciplinary role working with our liver transplant population in both an inpatient and outpatient setting.

Schedule

40 hrs/week, Monday - Friday

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients. In addition, this role performs the following Nutrition duties: evaluates patients and helps them improve physical and mental conditions through treating nutritional difficulties, ranging from undernourishment to obesity. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically responsible for managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems.

Job Overview

This position is responsible for proficient assessment, support, and consultation to patients and families referred from clinics and physicians. Based on clinical data, physician’s orders, and patients’ lifestyle, a realistic plan is developed with the patient or caretaker to adhere to a prescribed regime. Serve as a nutrition resource for staff, students, and appropriate community groups. May provide services in satellite health centers and develop specific areas of specialization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD).
• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition.
• Dietitian License.
• One (1) year experience in clinical nutrition or public health.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nutrition.
• Two (2) years of experience in clinical nutrition or public health.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaches and assesses diet records.
• Develops individualized diet plans based on evaluation and counsels patients and families, including planning, purchasing, and preparing foods to meet individual needs.
• Follows progress of patients on successive visits and makes appropriate changes in care plans.
• Maintains necessary patient records and statistics including written evaluations and progress notes.
• Teaches and precepts students.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates group sessions.
• Coordinates nutritional services with medical services.
• Provides formal classroom instruction to students, particularly within one’s area of expertise/specialization, as required.
• Provides nutritional consultations to members of medical staff upon request.
• Performs necessary administrative duties such as scheduling patient appointments, reviewing medical records, and recording billing information.
• Participates, as required, in nutrition-related studies and projects.
• Provides in-service education to the patient care team, as required.
• Assists in the training of new personnel.
• Acts as a resource to community groups regarding nutrition and gives presentations and lectures at professional meetings and to community groups.
• Assists in preparing yearly goals and works toward meeting agreed upon goals.
• Participates in special projects.
• Provides nutritional assessment of each patient based on medical records and nutritional history.
• Supervises progress in evaluating patients, planning dietary programs, counseling and interacting with patients, and recording treatment information.

Physical Requirements

• Works in inpatient and outpatient clinic patient care areas.
• Occasional exposure to sick patients and bodily substances.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of drug/nutrient interactions and principles of nutrition with an emphasis on disease and diet.
• Interpersonal skills for interacting effectively with patients and families, students, and health care team members.
• Ability to communicate with and assess patient needs across age populations to provide necessary care.
• Excellent counseling skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English with a demonstrated ability to show empathy and sympathy through spoken and written words.
• Responsible and reliable.
• Good organizational skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of CQI process.
• Understands family dynamics and works effectively within various family systems.
• Analytical and mathematical skills for assessing patients and developing care plans.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. In addition to competitive pay, Tufts Medicine offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports health, financial security, and career growth.

Pay Range

$55,883.46 - $69,859.61