Dietitian - Registered

Henry Ford Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Optional 4‑day work week

New pay scale

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a skilled Registered Dietitian to serve as a nutritional consultant to the health care team. The role provides comprehensive nutrition care including assessment, diagnosis, care planning, counseling, education, and outcome evaluation for patients and families.

The position coordinates nutrition education programs and collaborates with medical staff across departments. Requirements include RD/RDN credential, advanced degrees, and strong English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or related field with ACEND-accredited DPD and supervised practice required if RD/RDN credential was obtained prior to 2024 and is active.
• Master's Degree required with Bachelor's in Dietetics and ACEND-accredited DPD and supervised practice if initial CD R registration is on/after 2024.
• Advanced Practice Certification preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English; medical terminology knowledge.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions; arithmetic calculations.
• Advanced computer skills and proficient MS Office.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with medical staff, patients, and families.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as nutritional consultant and resource to health care team members.
• Provide comprehensive nutritional care including assessment, diagnosis, care plan implementation, counseling, education, and outcomes evaluation.
• Coordinate education programs and seminars on nutritional topics.
• Manage comprehensive care for various medical and surgical patients; enteral and parenteral nutrition management.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Arithmetic proficiency

Microsoft Office

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Dietetics

Master's in Dietetics

Advanced Practice Certification

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

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Act as nutritional consultant and resource to members of the health care team. Provides comprehensive nutritional care including assessment, Nutrition Diagnosis, implementation of a care plan, counseling, education, and evaluation of outcomes to patients, families, and associates. Coordinates various education programs and seminars on nutritional topics.

Qualifications

**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:**

**$10,000 Sign on Bonus Included**

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or related field with completion of an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and supervised practice program (dietetic internship) required if Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential was obtained prior to January 1, 2024, and credential is active and issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Master's Degree required with Bachelor's in Dietetics or related field with completion of an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and supervised practice program (dietetic internship) if initial registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) is effective on or after January 1, 2024.
• Advanced Practice Certification preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English; comprehensive understanding and application of medical terminology.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions; competency in performing arithmetic calculations.
• Advanced computer skills and proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with medical, nursing, and other healthcare professionals, patients, and their families.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian in a healthcare setting preferred.

**CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED**:

• Current Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).

Additional Information

• $10,000 Sign on Bonus
• Supervision received from the Clinical Dietitian Supervisor
• Responsibilities include comprehensive care for a wide variety of medical and surgical patients, and enteral and parenteral nutrition management.
• Optional 4-day work week
• New pay scale