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Cooley Dickinson Medical Group (CDMG) General Surgical Care and Bariatrics & Weight Management Program office is a community-based practice located in our outpatient office at 15 Atwood Drive, Northampton, MA. Here, we have a team of compassionate, highly trained providers who are committed to improving health and lives through their advanced expertise.

Our approach to every case centers on the unique needs of the individual patient. Beyond the strictly medical, we consider the many social, emotional, and practical factors involved with any surgical option. Once we’ve worked with the patient and their family to determine the most effective course of action, we provide reliable, steadfast support through every step that follows. In this practice, we offer surgical treatment and services in a comprehensive range of specialties, including surgical oncology, abdominal, bariatric, breast, colorectal, dermatological, and pediatric surgeries.

 

Job Summary

We are seeking a per diem, Dietitian to pick up a minimum of 2, 8-hour shifts a month from 8:00am- 4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm, primarily on Fridays.

The Registered Dietitian will be responsible for providing comprehensive medical nutrition guidance to diabetic patients, patients who are at risk for diabetes, and patients scheduled for surgery in our outpatient setting.

Patient visits will be a combination of new patient initial nutrition assessments, follow-ups, nutrition education, weight management, pre- and post-op plan of care.

This is an opportunity to work autonomously as a dietitian but also collaborate with our surgeon and NP to individualize care for every patient! Our team is here to support patients along the way and give them the education and accountability to be successful!

 

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree Clinical Dietitian required or

Master's Degree Dietitian preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Dietitian and Nutritionist [State License] preferred

Registered Dietitian [RD] preferred

Registered Dietitican Nutritionist [RDN] preferred

Experience

clinical Dietitian experience with multiple patient populations 3-5 years required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Good communication skills.

Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to guide, teach, and motivate all patient age populations.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

15 Atwood Drive

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

 

Employee Type

Per Diem

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

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Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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