Dietitian (Registered)

Henry Ford Health•Wyandotte, MI

About The Position

Serve as an expert Clinical Nutritional Consultant and key resource to the healthcare team. Deliver end-to-end, personalized nutritional care for patients and their families, including assessment, diagnosis, care plan implementation, counseling, and outcome evaluation. Coordinate educational programs, mentor future dietitians, and collaborate across departments to promote wellness. This position is associated with the Bariatric Center and is part time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or a related field, completion of an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), and a supervised practice program (dietetic internship).
For an RD/RDN credential obtained before January 1, 2024: active credential issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
For initial CDR registration effective on or after January 1, 2024: master's degree, in addition to a bachelor's degree in Dietetics or a related field, completion of an ACEND-accredited DPD, and a supervised practice program (dietetic internship).
Ability to read, write, and speak English and use and understand medical terminology.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform arithmetic calculations.
Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and work effectively with healthcare professionals, patients, and their families.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Practice Certification.

Responsibilities

Gather, verify, and interpret patient history, clinical lab results, anthropometrics, and nutrition-focused physical findings to identify nutrition-related issues.
Formulate nutrition diagnoses in the Intake, Clinical, or Behavioral-Environmental domains that can be addressed through dietetic interventions.
Design and implement individualized nutrition therapy, including specialized diets, meal and supplement planning, enteral or parenteral nutrition, and counseling.
Monitor progress toward clinical goals, assess food tolerances and consistencies, and adjust care plans as needed.
Educate patients and families about specialized diet plans during and after hospitalization.
Develop and update educational materials for patient and community needs.
Develop and host in-service classes, community health offerings, and educational seminars on nutrition topics.
Advise medical staff on advances in diet therapy, critical laboratory values, and individual patient needs.
Partner with patient and retail foodservice teams to support meal quality and address dietary concerns.
Investigate unusual occurrences and customer service feedback to improve care.
Supervise, train, and mentor dietetic interns and students.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation in electronic medical records and comply with organizational policies and ethical standards.
Participate in clinical committees, support special initiatives, and maintain professional development.