[Hiring] Registered Dietitian @Mass General Brigham

Role Description

The Dietitian provides individualized medical nutrition care to support patients’ health and nutritional needs. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting nutrition assessments.
• Developing and implementing nutrition care plans.
• Recommending dietary modifications.
• Providing nutrition education.
• Collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team to support positive patient outcomes.

Effective January 1, 2024, a graduate degree became the minimum educational requirement for eligibility to take the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) registration examination. This requirement does not apply to RDNs who earned their credentials before January 1, 2024.

Does this position require patient care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Assess patients’ nutritional needs using clinical data, physician orders, interdisciplinary care plans, and established standards of nutrition care.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans that address each patient’s age, physical needs, and psychosocial considerations.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of nutrition assessments, recommendations, care plans, follow-up evaluations, dietary consultations, discharge planning, clinical activities, and other relevant patient care information.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding prescribed therapeutic diets.
• Develop and share educational resources to support understanding and adherence to nutrition recommendations.
• Collaborate with food service staff to coordinate appropriate meals, nutritional supplements, and nutrition support.
• Review patient menu selections to help ensure alignment with prescribed dietary modifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or master's degree in a related field required.
• Equivalent work experience cannot be substituted for the required degree.
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.
• State License in Dietetics and Nutrition required.
• Completion of a dietetic internship required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assess situations, identify challenges, and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities effectively.
• Ability to educate, guide, and motivate patients across all age groups.

Additional Job Details

• Remote Type: Remote
• Work Location: 32 Fruit Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 8
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $58,240 - $84,656.00/Annual
• Grade: 6

Benefits

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. 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. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

1300 Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.