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BFT TEMPORARY DIETITIAN - TRANSPLANT MGH!

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Somerville
399 Revolution Drive (Show on map)
Mar 02, 2026
Responsible for delivery of nutrition care to transplant patients and live organ donors in outpatient settings. Provides individual and group medical nutrition therapy to a wide variety of patients across multiple diagnoses including but not limited to: diabetes, hypertension, lipid disorders, obesity, pre and post transplant as well as living donors, GI disorders, eating disorders and others. Able to triage and counsel patients, and document care in the medical record. Attends all department and Transplant Center meetings as required. Develops, implements, and evaluates outcome information and education materials on an on-going basis. Pre-transplant Evaluation: The Transplant Clinical Dietitian - Outpatient will complete a nutritional assessment for each potential transplant recipient. Live organ donors will receive nutrition assessment as referred. The outcome of this evaluation will be communicated to the Transplant multidisciplinary team and documented in the patient's medical record. The evaluation may include: Nutritional assessment/intervention Nutritional education Nutrition Support Recommendations Selection/Care Planning: A Transplant Clinical Dietitian - Outpatient will participate in multidisciplinary care and selection of transplant recipients/donors, including participation in Multidisciplinary Selection Committee meetings and multidisciplinary discharge planning. Re-assessment: A Transplant Clinical Dietitian is available to re-assess transplant candidates based on the patient's needs and status as identified during the evaluation. Documentation: All assessments will be communicated to the Transplant care team and documented in the recipient's/donor's medical record. Specific responsibilities related to the above will include: Obtains comprehensive data on individual patient's personal, medical/health histories including anthropometric, lab results, medications, demographics and activity/exercise. Obtains detailed nutrition history utilizing appropriate interviewing techniques. Determines nutrient and energy requirements. Identifies and reviews possible food/medication/herb interactions. Analyzes and interprets nutrition and health assessment data, identifies nutrition related problems and sets priorities for nutrition intervention. Utilizes appropriate counseling techniques to work w/patients to formulate nutrition care plans. Establishes appropriate follow up plans and continues counseling patients to obtain appropriate clinical outcomes. Documents nutrition and health assessment/follow up in medical record according to department/Transplant Center standards. Meets productivity standards in counseling and documentation. Markets services to other health care providers and practices through individual communication Conducts groups Participates in Department, Transplant Center, and Hospital sponsored events (health fairs, etc.) Precepts and instructs dietetic interns during their ambulatory care experience and participates in their performance evaluation. Is knowledgeable and compliant in all Transplant Program, MGH Transplant Center, hospital, State and Federal regulatory requirements, including hospital policy and procedures (where applicable to the performance of the job), UNOS and CMS regulations, the Joint Commission, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). BS in Nutrition or related subject from accredited college or university MS Required Completion of ADA approved Dietetic Internship RD status: Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration Licensed by State Board of Registration for Dietitians and Nutritionists Specialty Certification Preferred Effective interpersonal and communications skills Effective counseling skills: both individual and group Works in a cost-effective manner Ability to meet minimum productivity requirements Counseling in outpatient office settings May mentor or teach as assigned by the leadership team. No direct fiscal responsibilities; however, is responsible for prudent fiscal management of program resources, and when determining evaluation tests, etc. 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.