Bariatric Dietitian: Patient Care & Education

Henry Ford Health

Madison Heights (MI)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Michigan is seeking a registered Dietitian/Nutritionist for a contingent PRN role focused on bariatric patients. You will perform comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop individualized care plans, and provide diet therapy, counseling, and supplementation as needed in collaboration with physicians, nursing, and therapy teams.

The position emphasizes education for patients and communities, quality improvement, and ensuring accurate meal monitoring and sanitation standards

Qualifications

Dietitian/Nutritionist credentialed from the Commission on Dietetic Registration prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Advanced Life Support preferred; BLS/Red Cross accepted.
Educator specializing in Diabetes Management preferred.

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, and ancillary services to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
Monitor tolerance and effectiveness of nutritional regimens, recommending therapy adjustments to optimize outcomes.
Educate the community on nutrition topics through public speaking engagements, media releases, publications, and other channels.
Identify and resolve nutrition care-related complaints and problems through quality improvement initiatives.
Oversee meal monitoring activities, including documentation, diet compliance, and tray accuracy audits; maintain sanitation standards.