REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Job description:

Registered Dietitian

​Job Summary

​New Horizon Medical is seeking a dynamic, patient-focused Registered Dietitian (RD) specializing in clinical weight management, obesity care, and metabolic health. For over 15 years, New Horizon Medical has delivered a comprehensive, whole-person approach to sustainable weight loss and lifestyle medicine.

​As metabolic medicine evolves, personalized nutrition counseling remains the cornerstone of lasting patient transformation. In this role, you will work collaboratively alongside physicians, nurse practitioners, fitness specialists, and wellness coaches to deliver evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT). A primary clinical focus involves partnering with patients utilizing modern anti-obesity pharmacotherapy—specifically GLP-1 receptor agonists (e.g., semaglutide, tirzepatide)—to optimize nutritional intake, preserve lean muscle mass, manage gastrointestinal side effects, and instill lifelong, healthy eating behaviors.

​Key Responsibilities:

​GLP-1 & Specialized Medical Weight Loss Counseling

• ​Conduct targeted nutritional assessments for medical weight loss patients, evaluating dietary intake, baseline metabolic parameters, body composition, and cardiometabolic risk factors.
• ​Design customized nutrition protocols tailored for patients undergoing GLP-1/GIP pharmacotherapy, emphasizing protein adequacy, nutrient density, adequate hydration, and lean muscle mass preservation.
• ​Proactively guide patients through common GLP-1 treatment side effects (e.g., nausea, early satiety, delayed gastric emptying, constipation) using targeted dietary adjustments and meal timing strategies.
• ​Develop long-term weight maintenance strategies to empower patients as they transition off medication or focus on permanent goal weight maintenance.

​Individual Coaching & Interactive Group Education

• ​Deliver compassionate 1-on-1 counseling using Motivational Interviewing to address emotional eating, food relationships, and sustainable lifestyle adaptations.
• ​Lead dynamic, small-group nutrition workshops and shared medical visits on practical weight management topics (e.g., navigating hunger queues on GLP-1s, protein-first meal design, dining out, and grocery navigation).
• ​Collaborate with the clinical team to refine group visit curricula reflecting current nutritional science and patient feedback.

​Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Clinical Operations

• ​Work directly with prescribing providers (NPs/MDs) to monitor patient response to weight loss therapies, clinical progress, and metabolic laboratory markers.
• ​Document comprehensive clinical assessments, dietary plans, and progress notes within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) in compliance with clinical standards.
• ​Partner with on-site fitness specialists to align nutritional guidance with individual physical activity plans.

Specialized Care Focus Areas

Focus Area Clinical Priority & Approach

Lean Mass Preservation:

Protecting skeletal muscle during active weight reduction through targeted protein distribution and exercise synergy.

GI Symptom Management:

Tailoring food selection, volume, texture, and timing to mitigate GLP-1 gastrointestinal side effects.

Behavioral Transformation:

Bridging medication-driven appetite suppression with lifelong intuitive eating habits and sustainable lifestyle choices.

Nutrient Density:

Maximizing micronutrient density and hydration during periods of significantly reduced caloric intake.

​Qualifications & Requirements

• ​License/Certification (Required):.
• ​Active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD / RDN).
• ​Registered Dietitian Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (or eligible).
• ​Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dietetics, Human Nutrition, or a related field.
• ​Experience:. ​Benefits
• ​1–3 years of clinical experience in outpatient nutrition, weight management, bariatrics, or endocrinology.
• ​Direct experience or strong familiarity with anti-obesity medications (GLP-1s) preferred.
• ​Preferred Certifications: Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM) or Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD).
• ​Core Skills: Proficiency in Motivational Interviewing, non-judgmental weight-inclusive care, group facilitation, and EHR documentation.
• ​Paid Time Off (PTO)
• ​Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team culture

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person

We are an obesity and weight management clinic offering comprehensive care through a unique blend of lifestyle medicine, nutrition counseling, and fitness coaching. Our dedicated team provides personalized solutions for patients facing obesity, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and more. With a full range of scientifically backed treatments – from nutrition and exercise to weight loss medications – we’re here to support and inspire our patient's journey toward a healthier life.”