Clinical Dietitian, Part Time

Clinical Dietitian Part Time

Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Department: Family Medicine at Charlestown Health

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

Are you a passionate Clinical Dietitian looking to make a difference in patient care? We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Clinical Dietitian to join our dedicated team at Massachusetts General Hospital. In this role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive medical nutrition therapy using evidence-based practice, including screening, assessment, nutrition care plan implementation, documentation, and patient referrals in accordance with health center policies and procedures.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
• Employee perks: Discounts on tickets and passes for various events.
• Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
• Hospital-paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on patient nutrition and well-being, apply for this Clinical Dietitian position at Massachusetts General Hospital today! Join our team of dedicated professionals and contribute to the health and well-being of our patients.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Clinical Dietitian at Massachusetts General Hospital, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Utilizing effective communication to obtain patient information and involve patients in their care decisions.
• Gathering comprehensive patient data, including personal and medical histories, anthropometric measurements, lab results, medications, demographics, and activity levels.
• Conducting nutrition assessments and identifying possible food/medication/herb interactions.
• Analyzing and interpreting nutrition and health assessment data, identifying nutrition-related problems, and establishing nutrition intervention priorities.
• Developing nutrition care plans and follow-up strategies to achieve clinical outcomes.
• Providing nutrition counseling through in-person and telehealth sessions.
• Leading group nutrition sessions.
• Documenting nutrition and health assessment/follow-up in medical records following department standards.
• Collaborating in interdisciplinary discussions focused on patient care.
• Contributing to the care team for patients in our weight management program.
• Educating healthcare professionals on the positive impact of appropriate nutritional care.
• Meeting productivity standards and demonstrating competencies specific to the area of work.
• Promoting nutrition care services to other healthcare providers through effective communication.
• Participating in health center and community activities.
• Actively engaging in process improvement to enhance nutrition care delivery with limited resources.
• Developing a professional portfolio and pursuing continuing education activities to maintain competence.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

To excel in this role, candidates must possess the following skills and abilities:

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with diverse patient groups, colleagues, and healthcare professionals.
• Nutrition education and counseling skills to help patients achieve their desired goals.
• Strong prioritization skills when working with limited resources.
• The ability to make decisions that lead to optimal patient outcomes.
• Awareness of the impact of decisions on healthcare delivery costs and accountability for those costs.
• Understanding of the interdependence of all areas of nutrition and food services in providing optimal nutrition care.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS:

Candidates must hold the following credentials:

• Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration (required)
• Licensed Dietitian - Commonwealth of MA (required)

EDUCATION:

The following education is required for this position:

• BS in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related subject / MS preferred.
• Experience working in Ambulatory setting, two years minimum

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This role is based in an outpatient office setting, and you may be required to work weekends or early/late hours to accommodate patient care needs.

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.