The Division of Sports Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital cares for and champions athletes with interdisciplinary clinical care and cutting-edge research. We are for athletes of all ages and experience, from professionals to novices, to help them attain health at the top of their game. We take a comprehensive approach to diagnosing, treating, and managing sports injury and recovery in athletes. We assess and support the whole athlete – exercise habits, hormone balance, and nutritional needs – to ensure optimal health and peak performance. Our multidisciplinary team consists of experts in sports medicine who understand the importance of sports in an athlete’s life.
| Position is eligible for a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus! |
This Clinical Nutrition Specialist II will be responsible for:
- Providing outpatient consultation services to athletes coping with sports related injuries and medical conditions, including challenges related to eating disorders/disordered eating
- Providing treatment services within interdisciplinary sports medicine clinics in Boston and Waltham.
- Participation in research and community outreach.
To qualify, you must have:
- A Bachelor's degree in nutrition and three plus years of progressive experience in Dietetics with at least 2 years in pediatric nutrition. Minimum 1 year experience in sports medicine and 1-2 years in eating disorder treatment highly preferred
- CSSD (Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) preferred Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) preferred. Will consider candidates with willingness to obtain certification within 24 months of hire.
- Registration by Commission on Dietetic Registration, the Credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, as a Registered Dietitian
- Licensure by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a licensed Dietitian.
- Analytical skills to resolve complex problems requiring the use of scientific, mathematical, or technical principles and in-depth, experienced-based knowledge.
- Good communication skills to effectively deal with conflicting views or issues and mediate fair solutions and well-developed writing skills
Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits, including affordable health, vision and dental insurance, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition Reimbursement, and discounted rates on T-passes (75% off). Discover your best.