Date Posted: 10/30/2024

Requisition Number: 8745

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital 

Work Days: 8:00am-4:30pm  

Category: Allied Health  

Department: Outpatient Nutrition  

Job Type: Full time  

Work Shift: Day 

Hours/Week: 40.00 

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Bariatric Dietitian to join our Bariatric Surgery Program. This is a flexible hybrid position, offering both in-person and virtual appointments, with a customizable schedule to fit your work-life balance. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide comprehensive nutritional management to patients preparing for or recovering from bariatric surgery. Responsibilities include conducting initial nutritional assessments, follow-up care, and delivering individualized and group nutrition education. You’ll serve as a resource and subject matter expert in bariatric surgery for both hospital staff and the broader community. 

Key Responsibilities: • Provide personalized nutrition counseling to a culturally diverse adult population, both pre- and post-bariatric surgery. • Conduct 1-on-1 and group educational sessions, both in person and virtually. • Collaborate closely with the Bariatric Coordinator, Psychologist, and the Medical Director of the Bariatric Surgery Program to ensure high-quality care. • Play a vital role in maintaining the program’s accreditation and assist in quality improvement initiatives. • Work with the medical weight management and pharmacy programs within CHA’s dynamic weight management department. • Document patient care using EPIC EHR. 

Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or a related field required; Master’s Degree preferred. • Registered Dietitian (RD) and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) in the state of Massachusetts. • Experience in behavior modification counseling and group facilitation is highly desirable. • Prior experience with bariatric patients is preferred. • Fluency in Brazilian Portuguese or Spanish is a plus but not required. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced dietitian to grow within a supportive, innovative environment that values collaboration and high-quality care.

 
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.
 

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.