Clinical Dietitian Contingent Days

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

At DMC Rehabilitation Institute, a leading provider of rehabilitation medicine, we are seeking a Nutritionist to conduct assessments and develop tailored nutrition plans for patients. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics and completion of a Dietetic Internship. Join our multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and promote health through nutrition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics required.
• Completion of Dietetic Internship (6-12 months) necessary.
• Eligibility for registration required within 6 months of internship completion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments and create nutrition therapy plans.
• Develop programs for dietetic interns and provide education.
• Collaborate with agencies to support patient nutrition needs.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Patient education

Collaboration

Program development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

Dietetic Internship

Job description

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is one of the nation’s largest hospitals specializing in rehabilitation medicine and research. RIM is known for its clinical expertise in spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedics, and catastrophic injury care. The Institute houses the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery and the Southeastern Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury System (SEMTBIS), one of only 16 federally designated model systems of care for brain injury care and research. RIM also operates 31 outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics.

Job Summary

Reports to the Director, DMC Nutrition Services. The Nutritionist conducts nutrition assessments for patients identified at nutritional risk to determine appropriate nutrition therapy plans. Assessments include evaluation of medical history, medication/herbal supplement history, anthropometric measurements, lab values, diet history, age-specific factors, cultural and religious practices, and barriers to learning. Nutrition Care Plans are developed based on the assessment and involve input from a multidisciplinary team. Records are maintained in patient records using DMC-approved documentation.

1. Acts as a resource for hospital personnel and medical staff regarding nutrition; participates in multidisciplinary rounds and provides nutrition education to departments.
2. Researches and develops programs for dietetic interns; participates in their education by providing nutrition instruction.
3. Participates in research projects and nutrition-related programs.
4. Collaborates with outside agencies to support patient needs.
5. Maintains departmental policies, procedures, and process improvements to ensure high-quality patient care.
6. Manages inventory and orders supplies for office and tube feeding.
7. Monitors foodservice personnel to ensure nutritional standards are met; follows up with patients on dietary adherence.
8. Develops special recipes or plans tailored to patient needs.
9. Provides excellent customer service and promotes positive guest relations.
10. Demonstrates behaviors aligned with the institute's values, including quality, community welfare, respect, teamwork, communication, innovation, education, and resource efficiency.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics.
2. Completion of a Dietetic Internship in a healthcare setting or supervised practice program, lasting 6 to 12 months.
3. Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or eligibility to take the registry exam within 6 months of internship completion.
4. Registration required for working with patients with inherited metabolic disorders.

Job Details

Position: Maintenance, Food Service, Housekeeping, and Security

Location: DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

Note: Employment practices are non-discriminatory. Applicants will undergo a criminal background check upon receiving a conditional offer. The institute participates in E-Verify and WOTC programs.