Dietitian- Registered - Bariatric Surgery

Henry Ford Health•Detroit, MI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Henry Ford Health is seeking a compassionate and motivated 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 care that includes nutrition assessment and diagnosis, care planning, counseling, education, and evaluation of outcomes for patients, families, and associates. The position also coordinates educational programs and seminars on nutrition topics. The dietitian assesses patients’ food and nutrition histories, anthropometric measurements, biochemical data, medical tests and procedures, nutrition-focused physical findings, and other relevant history. Based on the assessment, the dietitian identifies nutrition diagnoses and implements individualized interventions, including food or nutrient delivery, nutrition education and counseling, and coordination of care. The role monitors food tolerances and nutritional intake, evaluates progress toward outcomes, collaborates with providers, and maintains documentation in patients’ medical records. Additional duties include educating patients and their significant others about nutrition and prescribed diets, developing and delivering in-service and community education, participating in projects and committees, maintaining professional expertise and educational resources, supervising and mentoring dietetic interns and students, and liaising with culinary wellness and foodservice teams. The position is hybrid and is 24 hours per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or a related field meeting Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics requirements, including completion of an approved four-year baccalaureate program and an 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 and interpret relevant food and nutrition history, measurements, laboratory data, medical tests, procedures, and physical findings.
Determine nutrition diagnoses and identify nutrition problems that can be addressed through dietitian-led intervention.
Develop and implement individualized nutrition interventions, including 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, food consistencies, and adequacy of nutritional intake.
Collaborate and communicate with health care providers and serve as a nutritional consultant to the care team.
Inform the team about advances in diet therapy, unusual diet-related laboratory results, and other relevant nutrition care information.
Investigate unusual occurrences and customer service complaints.
Educate patients and their significant others about nutrition and prescribed special diets during and after hospitalization.
Document nutrition services in the medical record, including plans of care, nutrition flowsheets, education, after-visit summaries, and written handoffs.
Develop and conduct in-service classes, community education, and other health and nutrition offerings as requested or assigned.
Participate in special projects and committees related to patients’ nutritional care.
Maintain and enhance professional expertise through educational and organizational activities.
Develop and maintain educational resources suited to patient and audience needs.
Supervise, teach, precept, and mentor dietetic interns and students.
Liaise with the department of culinary wellness, including patient and retail foodservice, to address patient, employee, visitor, and staff needs.
Adhere to department and organizational policies and maintain professional ethics, knowledge, and skills.
Perform other related duties as required.