Dietitian/Nutritionist - Weight Management

Site: The General Hospital CorporationMass 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 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 FunctionsBased 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.Required for All JobsPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standardsDoes this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)?

YesResponsibilities: -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 skillsQualifications EducationBachelor's Degree Clinical Dietitian requiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

NoLicenses and CredentialsDietitian and Nutritionist [State License] preferredHeartsaver CPR AED Certification [CPR] preferredRegistered Dietitian [RD] preferredRegistered Dietitican Nutritionist [RDN] preferredExperienceCompleted InternshipKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesGood 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 RequirementsStanding Frequently (34-66%)Walking Frequently (34-66%)Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbsPushing 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 Co