Dietitian-Bariatric Services

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Bariatric Nutrition Specialist to provide comprehensive medical nutrition therapy for bariatric patients, conducting assessments and optimizing outcomes through evidence-based interventions.

You will collaborate with physicians, nursing, and ancillary services to ensure coordinated care, monitor treatment effectiveness, and educate the community on nutrition topics through talks, media, and publications.

Qualifications

• Certification/licences required: Dietitian/Nutritionist credential
• Bariatric nutrition experience preferred
• Advanced Life Support preferred (BLS/ACLS)

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive bariatric nutrition assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary services for coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Monitor tolerance and effectiveness of nutrition regimens; adjust therapy as needed.
• Educate the community on nutrition topics through public speaking engagements, media releases, publications, and other channels.
• Identify and resolve nutrition care-related issues through proactive QA and improvement initiatives.
• Oversee meal monitoring activities, including intake documentation, diet compliance verification, and tray audits.

Skills

Dietitian/Nutritionist credentialed

Advanced Life Support

Diabetes management education

Education

High School diploma with 2 years experience

Associate's or technical degree

4 years of relevant experience

Job 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. 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

Delivers comprehensive medical nutrition therapy to bariatric patients, assessing nutritional status and optimizing treatment outcomes through evidence-based interventions and ongoing monitoring.

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

CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED:

• 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