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Dietitian / Nutritionist

Massachusetts General Hospital
$58,136.00 - $84,656.00
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
55 Fruit Street (Show on map)
Jul 08, 2026
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) 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. The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity 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.