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Dietitian/Nutritionist - Full time/Part time
Job Category:
Medical
Requisition Number:
DIETI003173
Posted: January 5, 2026
Full-Time
Locations Showing 1 location
Fitchburg | Fitchburg Fitchburg, MA 01420, USA
Pay or shift range: $65,520 to $81,510 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
Description The Nutritionist is an integral member of the team of primary care providers, nurses, clinical care managers, care coordinators, medical assistants, and behavioral health professionals in our patient-centered medical home. The Nutritionist will have a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable, underserved individuals and families living with complex and/or chronic medical and behavioral conditions. He/she will connect with patients in person, on the phone, and in the health center to provide support and education in improving their health, better understanding their illness and coordination of their care.
Nutrition activities are designed to ensure that patients are able to access culturally and linguistically appropriate services in a timely and cost-effective manner. Future initiatives in growing this program may include development of group self-management classes.
Responsibilities include:
Assesses, monitors and documents the nutritional status and nutritional needs of patients using established standards of care and practice guidelines
Provides nutritional counseling on an individual basis upon referral by clinicians as a part of the clinical treatment plan
Meets with patients on a regular basis to develop a plan of care and assess progress
Actively involves patient in goal setting utilizing motivational interviewing and teach back techniques
Assists in meal planning, label reading, carb counting, recognizing and responding to fluctuation in blood glucose and other relevant education for diabetic patients
Provides education on specific diets for chronic diseases
Interacts with patients to identify and address member’s barriers to receiving recommended health services, adhering to treatment plans made by providers, and becoming effective managers of their health
Partners with other team members utilizing an interdisciplinary approach in planning care and addressing any barriers to include accessing healthy food, behavioral health issues and social determinants of health
Ensures all programs are conducted in compliance with federal, state and local regulations
Develops or acquires educational materials for individual and group use
Serves as a resource for health center staff and community partner agencies
Provides timely verbal and written communications with the provider, care coordinator, patients and their families
Works independently on special non-recurring and ongoing projects as needed
Participates in departmental, team, and organizational meetings, as well as QI projects, as assigned
Participates in continuing education programs and trainings to meet certification, funding, or regulatory requirements and to meet the needs of the community
Minimum Qualifications:
Registered nutritionist/dietitian specializing in medical nutrition therapy, weight management planning and diabetes self-management education (must have a Medicaid billable certification or license)
Certified Diabetes Educator preferred
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills in English
Bilingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese) is a PLUS
Ability to engage and positively influence others
Experience in working with an electronic health record preferred
We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits including bonuses, paid time off (vacation, sick, personal and 10 holidays), health, dental, life, vision, 401K, and more!
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Medical
Requisition Number:
DIETI003173
Posted: January 5, 2026
Full-Time
Locations Showing 1 location
Fitchburg | Fitchburg Fitchburg, MA 01420, USA
Pay or shift range: $65,520 to $81,510 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
Description The Nutritionist is an integral member of the team of primary care providers, nurses, clinical care managers, care coordinators, medical assistants, and behavioral health professionals in our patient-centered medical home. The Nutritionist will have a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable, underserved individuals and families living with complex and/or chronic medical and behavioral conditions. He/she will connect with patients in person, on the phone, and in the health center to provide support and education in improving their health, better understanding their illness and coordination of their care.
Nutrition activities are designed to ensure that patients are able to access culturally and linguistically appropriate services in a timely and cost-effective manner. Future initiatives in growing this program may include development of group self-management classes.
Responsibilities include:
Assesses, monitors and documents the nutritional status and nutritional needs of patients using established standards of care and practice guidelines
Provides nutritional counseling on an individual basis upon referral by clinicians as a part of the clinical treatment plan
Meets with patients on a regular basis to develop a plan of care and assess progress
Actively involves patient in goal setting utilizing motivational interviewing and teach back techniques
Assists in meal planning, label reading, carb counting, recognizing and responding to fluctuation in blood glucose and other relevant education for diabetic patients
Provides education on specific diets for chronic diseases
Interacts with patients to identify and address member’s barriers to receiving recommended health services, adhering to treatment plans made by providers, and becoming effective managers of their health
Partners with other team members utilizing an interdisciplinary approach in planning care and addressing any barriers to include accessing healthy food, behavioral health issues and social determinants of health
Ensures all programs are conducted in compliance with federal, state and local regulations
Develops or acquires educational materials for individual and group use
Serves as a resource for health center staff and community partner agencies
Provides timely verbal and written communications with the provider, care coordinator, patients and their families
Works independently on special non-recurring and ongoing projects as needed
Participates in departmental, team, and organizational meetings, as well as QI projects, as assigned
Participates in continuing education programs and trainings to meet certification, funding, or regulatory requirements and to meet the needs of the community
Minimum Qualifications:
Registered nutritionist/dietitian specializing in medical nutrition therapy, weight management planning and diabetes self-management education (must have a Medicaid billable certification or license)
Certified Diabetes Educator preferred
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills in English
Bilingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese) is a PLUS
Ability to engage and positively influence others
Experience in working with an electronic health record preferred
We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits including bonuses, paid time off (vacation, sick, personal and 10 holidays), health, dental, life, vision, 401K, and more!
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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