Research Dietitian Jobs in Boston, MA

INTRODUCTION

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JOB SUMMARY

Provides comprehensive medical nutrition care through nutrition assessment, individualized care planning, therapeutic nutrition interventions, diet modification, and patient education. Partners with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to support nutritional health and improve clinical outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments using clinical data, physician orders, interdisciplinary care plans, and evidence-based practice to develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans.
• Monitor patients' nutritional status, evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, and modify care plans as appropriate to support positive health outcomes.
• Document nutrition assessments, care plans, recommendations, follow-up evaluations, consultations, discharge planning, and other required clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients and their families on therapeutic diets, disease management, and healthy eating strategies, and develop educational materials as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and food and nutrition services to coordinate nutrition care, ensure appropriate meals and nutrition support, and promote adherence to prescribed diets.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning to support high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all organizational policies, procedures, and applicable standards.

Patient Care: Yes (Direct)

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field required.

EXPERIENCE IN LIEU OF DEGREE

• No

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) preferred.
• State Dietitian/Nutritionist license preferred.
• Heartsaver CPR AED certification preferred.

Experience

• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, clinical assessment, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a dynamic clinical environment.
• Ability to provide patient-centered nutrition education tailored to diverse populations and individual learning needs.
• Knowledge of evidence-based nutrition practices and medical nutrition therapy.
• Proficiency in documenting clinical assessments, interventions, and patient care in an accurate and timely manner.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS (IF APPLICABLE)

REMOTE TYPE

Hybrid

WORK LOCATION

55 Fruit Street

SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS

40

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:

1200 The General Hospital Corporation 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.