MGH Crohn s and Colitis Center Dietitian

Responsible for delivery of medical nutrition therapy to MGH Crohn s and Colitis Center patients. Provides direct patient care to adult patients through performing the nutrition evaluation and leading nutrition groups and individual programs. Performs activities in the setting of a multidisciplinary care team. Creates health education materials and participates in program development. Participates in nutrition related research programs.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Reviews medical records of referred patients;
• Performs initial nutrition evaluation of patients as defined in the Crohn s and Colitis Center nutrition protocol;
• Documents initial and follow up nutrition evaluation using a structured template;
• Assesses patient s current nutritional status, nutrition-related biochemical parameters, eating patterns;
• Assesses patient s lifestyle and structured activity;
• Assesses patient s ability to participate in Crohn s and Colitis Center programs;
• Makes recommendations for interventions;
• Creates and revises nutrition educational content related to patient handouts/manuals;
• Attends Crohn s and Colitis Center provider and team meetings;
• Supports and participates in the interdisciplinary process of research protocol review, implementation, and outcome evaluation;
• Provides quality, specialized nutrition care/services based on approved research protocols and patient needs;
• Reviews, implements, evaluates, and revises the nutrition component of research protocols in collaboration with investigators and research team consistent with the goals of the research protocol, general nutrition principles, needs of the individual participants, and governing policies and procedures. The nutrition component may require literature review, contribution to study design, and development of education materials, data collection tools, and research meals;
• Depending on candidate interest, there is strong potential for participation in diet and nutrient-related clinical and translational studies, and in developing educational programs for trainees

Qualifications

• Minimum: Registered Dietitian and Licensed in the state of MA (LDN) and experience in counseling and leading groups.
• Applicants with a Master s Degree in Science, Public Health or related field preferred.

Skills/ Abilities/ Competencies Required

• Individual must demonstrate an understanding of the special needs of patients with inflammatory bowel disease;
• Must demonstrate strong skills in leading clinical groups and display excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to develop collegial relationships with other healthcare providers;
• Must be willing to stay current with the inflammatory bowel disease literature;
• Demonstrate good skills in translating scientific information into lay education materials and presentations;
• Must collect, analyze and interpret outcomes data for quality improvement of Crohn s and Colitis Center programs.

Primary Location

MA-Boston-MGH Main Campus

Work Locations

MGH Main Campus

Job

Dietitians

Organization

Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Schedule

Full-time

Standard Hours

40

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Recruiting Department

MGH Gastrointestinal Unit

Job Posting

Nov 17, 2022