Dietitian- Registered - Bariatric Surgery

Henry Ford Health•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Henry Ford Health is seeking a compassionate Registered Dietitian to provide individualized nutritional care to patients with obesity before and after bariatric surgery. The role serves as a nutritional consultant and resource to the health care team, providing comprehensive nutrition assessment, diagnosis, care planning, counseling, education, and outcome evaluation. The dietitian also coordinates nutrition education programs and seminars and collaborates with patients, families, and health care providers. This position is part time at 24 hours per week and is part of the Henry Ford Medical Group, a physician organization delivering coordinated care across primary and specialty practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or a related field meeting Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics requirements, including an approved four-year baccalaureate program and accredited advanced training program.
Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Professional-level knowledge of chemistry, physiology, caloric and nutrient values, food properties, and medical nutrition therapy.
Ability to read, write, and speak English; understand medical terminology; follow oral and written instructions; and perform arithmetic calculations.
Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Interpersonal skills to communicate and work effectively with health care professionals, patients, and families.
Experience in bariatric care and weight management.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or Advanced Practice Certification.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ nutritional needs using relevant history, anthropometric measurements, biochemical data, medical tests and procedures, nutrition-focused physical findings, and other client information.
Identify nutrition diagnoses and specific problems that can be improved through dietitian-led treatment or intervention.
Implement individualized nutrition interventions, which may include food or nutrient delivery, nutrition education and counseling, and coordination of care.
Monitor and evaluate patient outcomes and progress toward nutrition goals.
Monitor food tolerances, appropriate food consistencies, and adequacy of nutritional intake.
Collaborate and communicate with health care providers and act as a nutritional consultant.
Inform the care team about advances in diet therapy, unusual diet-related laboratory results, and other pertinent nutrition information.
Investigate unusual occurrences and customer service complaints.
Educate patients and significant others, as appropriate, about nutrition and prescribed special diets during and after hospitalization.
Document nutrition services in the patient’s medical record, including the plan of care, nutrition flowsheets, education, after-visit summary, and written handoff.
Develop and conduct in-service classes, community education, and other health and nutrition offerings as requested or assigned.
Participate in projects and committees related to patient nutritional care.
Maintain and enhance professional expertise through educational and organizational activities.
Develop and maintain educational resources suited to patient and audience needs.
Supervise and mentor dietetic interns and students, including clinical teaching and precepting.
Liaise with culinary wellness, patient foodservice, and retail foodservice to address patient, employee, visitor, and staff needs.
Follow department and organizational policies, maintain professional ethics, and keep knowledge and skills current.
Perform other related duties as required.