Dietitian, Center for Weight Loss Surgery - Newton
Newton-Wellesley Hospital(NWH)

About Us

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is a comprehensive medical center located in Newton. We provide the services and expertise of a major medical facility with the convenience and personal attention of a community hospital. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, safe, efficient medical care to each of our patients.

We are a proud member of Mass General Brigham, a network founded by Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Our affiliation allows us to provide our patients with access to the best community-based medicine and the most advanced specialty care in the world.

Our continued goal at Newton-Wellesley Medical Group is to meet our patients' (and their families'!) health care needs and build long-term relationships that provides them with exceptional care and service.

Our Team

Located on the Newton-Wellesley Hospital main campus (Green Building), our Center for Weight Loss Surgery offers the following services:

• Bariatric surgery procedures including laparoscopic and single-incision sleeve gastrectomy
• Laparoscopic gastric bypass and revision surgery
• Laparoscopic SIPS- DS (small intestinal pylorus sparing-duodenal switch)
• Laparoscopic removal of gastric bands
• Laparoscopic conversion of gastric band procedures to sleeve gastrectomy or to gastric bypass
• Nutrition education and counseling
• Initial psychological evaluations and referrals to counseling
• New-patient meeting and information
• Peer support groups
• Referrals to cosmetic services after surgery
• Access to Newton-Wellesley Hospital's Shipley Fitness Center to incorporate fitness and well-being into care plans
• Long-term medical follow-up and advanced, state-of-the-art services

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Dietitian to support the Center for Weight Loss Surgery onsite, 32 hours per week. The desired schedule is Tuesday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm.

This Dietitian will be responsible for the nutritional management of patients who are planning for bariatric surgery, as well as patients who have previously undergone bariatric surgery. Patient visits will be a combination of in-person and virtual and include initial nutrition assessments, follow-ups, nutrition education, 1on1s, and group therapy. Also responsible for serving as a resource and subject matter expert in the area of bariatric surgery for the hospital and community.

Qualifications
Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's degree preferred
• Registered and Licensed Dietitian in the state of Massachusetts required
• Experience in counseling behavior modification techniques and group facilitation preferred
• Experience working with the bariatric population preferred

EEO Statement
Mass General Brigham 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.

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