Registered Dietitian

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); Sur place; USD 58 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mass General Brigham in Boston is seeking a full-time Registered Dietitian to provide outpatient nutrition services across three Mass General Hospital Community Health Centers. You will deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy to a diverse adult and pediatric population and collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team.

Bilingual English/Spanish candidates are strongly preferred; you will educate patients on therapeutic diets, develop care plans, and help advance community health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to educate, coach, and motivate patients from diverse backgrounds.

Responsabilités

• Provide comprehensive nutrition care through assessments, care plans, and medical nutrition therapy.
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic diets and healthy eating strategies.
• Collaborate with providers, care teams, and food service staff to support nutritional needs.
• Document interventions accurately and follow regulatory standards.
• Contribute to patient education resources and community health initiatives.

Connaissances

Verbal & written communication

Patient-centered care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education & counseling

Adaptability

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Description du poste

Site: The General Hospital Corporation 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

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.

Why This Role Matters

Nutrition plays an important role in preventing and managing chronic conditions and supporting overall health and well-being. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by providing accessible, patient-centered nutrition care to individuals and families within their communities. Your expertise will help patients build sustainable, healthy habits while supporting better health outcomes across diverse populations. 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

Qualifications

• 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.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Medical Benefits: Coverage begins on day one.
• Paid Time Off: 20 days annually, plus 10 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: 403(b) retirement savings plan with hospital match, plus a Cash Balance Retirement Pension Plan.
• Commuting: Subsidized MBTA pass with a 50% discount.
• Child Care Support: Access to resources for child care and emergency backup care.
• Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for ski resorts, museums, sporting events, and more.
• CEU/CME Reimbursement: Up to $1,500 annually for full-time employees and $750 for part-time employees.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 165 Cambridge Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $58,240 - $84,656.00/Annual Grade 6

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EEO Statement

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