Dietitian-Bariatric Services

Henry Ford Health • Madison Heights, MI

43d

About The Position

The Dietitian delivers comprehensive medical nutrition therapy to bariatric patients. The role assesses nutritional status and optimizes treatment outcomes through evidence-based interventions and ongoing monitoring. It is a contingent, PRN position.

Requirements

• Dietitian/Nutritionist credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration, obtained before the hire date or job transfer date.
• High school diploma equivalency with two years of cumulative experience, or an associate's/technical degree, or four years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Life Support certification; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider certification; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Educator specializing in Diabetes Management.
• Bariatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for bariatric patients and develop individualized nutrition care plans, including diet therapy, counseling, and specialized nutrition supplementation.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary services, such as speech pathology and physical therapy, to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Monitor patient tolerance and the effectiveness of nutritional regimens, and recommend timely therapy adjustments to optimize clinical outcomes.
• Educate the community on nutrition topics through public speaking engagements, media releases, publications, and other communication channels.
• Research and address nutrition care-related complaints and problems through proactive research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Oversee meal monitoring, including patient intake documentation, diet compliance verification, and tray accuracy audits.
• Maintain food preparation area sanitation standards through scheduled and unannounced inspections.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree