This position is temporarily remote. If our remote policy changes the prospective candidate must be available to work in office.
Atrius Health, an innovative healthcare leader, delivers an effective system of connected care for more than 690,000 adult and pediatric patients at 30 medical practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Atrius Health’s 645 physicians and primary care providers, along with 420 additional clinicians, work in close collaboration with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities. Our vision is to transform care to improve lives. Atrius Health provides high-quality, patient-centered, coordinated, cost effective care to every patient we serve. By establishing a solid foundation of shared decision making, understanding and trust with each of its patients, Atrius Health enhances their health and enriches their lives. Atrius Health is part of Optum, a health services company focused on building the leading value-based care system in the country.
Under the direction of the Supervisor of Nutrition, is responsible for assessing the nutritional problems and needs of patients, developing a nutrition care plan, and ensuring the patient receives the necessary counseling and education regarding the specific dietary information. Consults with patients on both on-going and disease-specific nutrition needs. Provides follow up as needed and completes all the necessary documentation related to treatment.
EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
M.S. in Nutrition required. Registered Dietitian Mass. license (RD) required and current registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
EXPERIENCE
Three to five years of skills and experience in a medical environment and/or administering nutritional services. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain information clearly. Demonstrated team approach to work and experience partnering with other clinicians in providing care. Expertise in Eating Disorders a plus and is preferred.
SKILLS
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain information clearly. Demonstrated team approach to work and experience partnering with other clinicians in providing care.
Atrius Health is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of Atrius Health will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital/domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation, and gender identity and/or expression, or other dimensions of diversity.
Benefits Include:
- Up to 8% company retirement contribution,
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 10 paid holidays,
- Paid professional development,
- Generous health and welfare benefit package.
Atrius Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, military service or application for military service, veteran or disability status.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA);Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO); and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
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