Clinical Nutrition RD — Patient-Centric Diet Therapy Lead

Henry Ford Health System; Wyandotte (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health System is seeking an expert Clinical Nutritional Consultant to deliver end-to-end nutrition care, including assessment, diagnosis, care planning and outcome evaluation for patients and families. You will coordinate education programs, mentor dietitians, and collaborate across departments to promote wellness.

The role emphasizes inpatient and discharge counseling, development of nutrition therapy plans, and ongoing quality improvement in collaboration with medical teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Dietetics with ACEND-accredited DPD and supervised practice
• Master's degree in Dietetics preferred or required
• CDR RD/RDN credential active or pending
• Strong English reading/writing and medical terminology knowledge
• Proficient in computers and Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end nutrition care including assessment, diagnosis, care planning and outcomes evaluation.
• Deliver inpatient and discharge nutrition counseling and education to patients and families.
• Develop and implement personalized nutrition therapy and meal plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and food service teams to optimize care.
• Precept and mentor dietetic interns and students; maintain accurate EMR documentation.

Skills

Clinical Nutrition

Patient Counseling

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Documentation

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's in Dietetics

Master's in Dietetics

ACEND DPD program

CDR RD/RDN credential

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Henry Ford Health System is seeking an expert Clinical Nutritional Consultant to deliver end-to-end nutrition care, including assessment, diagnosis, care planning and outcome evaluation for patients and families. You will coordinate education programs, mentor dietitians, and collaborate across departments to promote wellness.

The role emphasizes inpatient and discharge counseling, development of nutrition therapy plans, and ongoing quality improvement in collaboration with medical teams.