Registered Dietitian

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Job Summary

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, and 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. All other didactic coursework and supervised practice eligibility requirements remain unchanged. 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

Education

• Bachelor's degree or master's degree in a related field required.
• Equivalent work experience cannot be substituted for the required degree.

Licenses and Credentials

Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.

State License in Dietetics and Nutrition required.

Experience

Completion of a dietetic internship required.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• 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 (if applicable)

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

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.

The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

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

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