Acute Care Dietitian

SNEB; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an Acute Care Dietitian to join our hospital-based team, delivering evidence-based medical nutrition therapy. You will complete comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop care plans, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and foodservice teams to support healing.

Educating patients and families on therapeutic diets, monitoring outcomes, and participating in quality initiatives are key responsibilities, with ongoing credentialing and professional development at the core of

Qualifications

• Provide medical nutrition therapy for acute and chronic conditions.
• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and document care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and diet office staff.
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic diets.
• Maintain credentialing, continuing education, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure accuracy of diet orders and menu planning.
• Adhere to Joint Commission and hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized medical nutrition therapy to acute care patients.
• Conduct nutrition assessments, develop care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic diets.
• Monitor progress and participate in rounds.

Skills

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Nutrition assessments

EMR documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Time management

Cultural competency

Quality improvement

Education

RDN credential

State licensure in dietetics

ServSafe certification

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an Acute Care Dietitian to join our hospital-based team, delivering evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to diverse patient populations. In this role, you will complete comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop and document care plans, and collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and foodservice teams to support healing and recovery. You’ll educate patients and families on therapeutic diets, monitor outcomes, and participate in quality and safety initiatives. At Sodexo, you’ll benefit from a culture of inclusion, professional development, and opportunities to grow your career across healthcare and other sectors.

• Provide individualized medical nutrition therapy to acute care patients based on physician orders and clinical standards
• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop care plans, and document in the EMR
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, speech therapists, and foodservice staff to optimize patient outcomes
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic diets and nutrition-related disease management
• Monitor patient progress, adjust nutrition interventions, and participate in interdisciplinary rounds
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, Sodexo standards, and regulatory/accrediting body requirements
• Support menu planning, diet office accuracy, and safe meal delivery for specialized diets
• Participate in quality improvement, performance metrics, and patient satisfaction initiatives
• Provide staff training on nutrition-related topics and food safety as needed
• Maintain continuing education and professional development to sustain credentialing and best practices
• Clinical nutrition assessment and care planning
• Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for acute and chronic conditions
• Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
• Interdisciplinary collaboration in hospital settings
• Patient and family nutrition education
• Diet order management and therapeutic menu planning
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission)
• Time management and caseload prioritization
• Cultural competency in patient care
• Quality improvement and outcomes tracking

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential
• State dietitian/nutritionist licensure, where required
• ServSafe or food safety certification preferred
• Membership in Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred