Dietitian / Nutritionist – Weight Management

Site: The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care.

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 criteria including assessment of nutritional needs, physician’s orders, clinical data, interdisciplinary health care plans, and standards of quality nutritional care, 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 and 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree Clinical Dietitian required.
• Licenses and Credentials: Dietitian and Nutritionist [State License] preferred, Heartsaver CPR AED Certification [CPR] preferred, Registered Dietitian [RD] preferred, Registered Dietitian 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.

This position is responsible for nutritional management of patients at Brigham and Women’s Center for Weight Management and Wellness (CWMW). This position also requires extensive knowledge in the treatment of obesity and the use of behavioral modalities to effect change. At least one year of experience in counseling and behaviour modification techniques is preferred.

Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities):

• Provides patient support and education aimed at improving and enhancing health and weight outcomes, in both individual and group settings.
• Communicates with multidisciplinary staff regarding any nutrition- or health-related issues influencing the overall progress of the patient; participates in patient care meetings to discuss patient care issues.
• Participates in program events, including but not limited to group sessions, group classes, information sessions, preoperative weight loss groups, bariatric forums, and support groups.
• Prepares patient education materials to distribute to patients.
• Documents, monitors, and communicates nutrition care plans through written and verbal systems.
• Documents in medical record based on established standards of practice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of metabolism in relation to clinical nutrition.
• Knowledge of food chemistry and macro/micronutrient composition of foods.

Remote Type: Hybrid Work Location: 221 Longwood Avenue Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Pay Range: $58,240.00 - $84,656.00/Annual Grade 6.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognising and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organisation. 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.

EEO Statement: The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.