Clinical Dietitian - Boston, United States - Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
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Clinical Dietitian

Clinical Dietitian, Part time

Executive Health and Concierge Medicine


Massachusetts General Hospital was established to provide care to Boston's sick, regardless of socioeconomic status, and became the first teaching hospital of Harvard University's new medical school.

The #1 research hospital in the U.S., Harvard Medical School's largest teaching hospital, and consistently ranked among America's best hospitals, by various rating organizations, Mass General has remained at the forefront of medicine by fostering a culture of collaboration and education, pushing the boundaries of medical research, and maintaining an unwavering commitment to the diverse community we were created to serve.

We believe that because of diversity we excel, through inclusion we respect our community, and with a keen focus on equity we serve, heal, educate and innovate at the highest levels.

Our first priority is the well-being of our patients-near and far.

As a team we are able to maintain a singular focus on providing the highest quality, most compassionate care to each and every patient.


Mass General's Concierge Medicine and Executive Services provide highest quality primary care, episodic preventive and wellness engagements, and broader employer services to individuals, families, and companies.


Under the general supervision of the Administrative Director, the Clinical Dietitian is responsible for conducting Nutrition Consultations that are part of the Mass General Executive Health and Concierge Medicine programs.

The Clinical Dietitian acts as the primary contact for patients, physicians, and support staff for all nutrition information providing exceptional, high-touch customer service and support.

The incumbent will also develop and maintain strong relationships with practice leadership and clinicians as well as other key contacts both within and outside of Mass General Hospital/Mass General Brigham to best assist patients and colleagues with their needs in a discrete, often expedited manner.


PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Provides outpatient nutrition consultation focused on preventive health and wellness to patients seen within the Center for Specialized Services suite, with a primary focus on Executive Physical and Concierge Medicine patients. Assists patients with adjusting their nutritional goals, with ultimate goal of achieving optimal health and wellbeing for them.
  • Acts as a consultant to clinical and administrative team members. Informs and educates staff regarding current developments in nutrition, especially in their one or two specialty areas.
  • Provides outpatient nutrition consultation to Concierge Medicine patients focused on disease management, especially cardiovascular risk reduction. Acknowledging there is not a "one size fits all" approach.
  • Obtains comprehensive data on individual patients' personal, medical/health histories including anthropometric, lab results, medications, demographics, lifestyle habits and activity/exercise and incorporates this into the nutrition consultation.
  • Obtains nutrition history; determines nutrient and energy requirements, as needed, to assist patients in reaching their goals.
  • Identifies and reviews possible food/medication/herb interactions.
  • Formulates nutrition care plans based upon patients' individual goals. Establishes followup plans, as necessary, and continues providing nutrition care to meet the patient's goals and/or obtain appropriate clinical outcomes.
  • Documents nutrition health assessments in the medical record per department standards utilizing EPIC
  • Generally, provides inperson nutrition consultations within the clinical suite
  • Performs body composition analysis (seca mBCA 515); thoroughly reviews results with patients and makes appropriate lifestyle and nutrition recommendations based on findings.
  • Partner with the Dietitian and Wellness Program Manager as well as other colleagues throughout the department to develop relevant Wellness offerings that will further satisfaction and retention of Executive Health clients and Concierge Medicine patients.
  • Stays uptodate on the latest information and trends in the Nutrition and Wellness space to share with patients and colleagues
  • Participates in the development of new or review of existing patient education materials
  • Maintains and coordinates effective and ongoing communication with patients and colleagues
  • Collaborates with other providers and leaders within the hospital to ensure toptier customer service and best in class patient experience
  • Conducts research as necessary
- i.e., physician profiles, hospital resources, etc., and shares this with other departmental staff

  • Participates in special projects for Mass General Executive Health, Concierge Medicine, and Health Navigator teams, as needed.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:


  • 5 years' minimum clinical experience required; at least 1 of which is in an outpat
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