Dietitian-Bariatric Services

Henry Ford Health; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

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.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Care plan development

Patient counseling

Public speaking

Quality improvement

Clinical nutrition support

Education

RD credential

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

Contingent Role - PRN

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

Education/Experience Required

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Bariatric experience preferred