Dietitian Registered

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

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking an expert Clinical Nutritional Dietitian to deliver end-to-end, personalized nutrition care for patients and families. The role includes assessment, diagnosis, care plan implementation, counseling, and outcome evaluation, with opportunities to mentor dietetic interns and collaborate across departments.

In this position, you will coordinate inpatient education, develop resources, and lead nutrition programs while ensuring compliance with standards and delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics with ACEND-accredited program and supervised practice
• CDR RD/RDN credential active or eligible (as of 2024) or advanced credential
• English reading/writing, medical terminology proficiency
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with healthcare teams

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and document findings
• Develop nutrition diagnoses and targeted care plans
• Provide individualized nutrition therapy, counseling, and education
• Monitor patient progress and adjust plans as needed
• Educate patients, families, and staff; participate in discharge planning
• Mentor dietetic interns and contribute to quality improvement

Skills

Assessment

Nutrition diagnosis

Care planning

Monitoring & evaluation

Education & counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Precepting & mentorship

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics

ACEND-accredited DPD + supervised practice

CDR RD/RDN credential (active) or eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Serve as an expert Clinical Nutritional Dietitian and key resource to the healthcare team. Delivers end-to-end, personalized nutritional care—including assessment, diagnosis, care plan implementation, counseling, and outcome evaluation—for patients and their families. Coordinates educational programs, mentors future dietitians, and collaborates across departments to promote wellness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Patient Care & Clinical Process

• Comprehensive Assessment: Gather, verify, and interpret data (patient history, clinical labs, anthropometrics, and nutrition-focused physical findings) to pinpoint nutrition-related issues.
• Nutrition Diagnosis: Formulate precise diagnoses (Intake, Clinical, or Behavioral-Environmental) that can be resolved or improved via targeted dietetic interventions.
• Intervention & Care Plans: Design and implement tailored nutrition therapy, including specialized diets, meal/supplement planning, enteral/parenteral nutrition, and targeted counseling.
• Monitoring & Outcome Evaluation: Track patient progress against clinical goals, monitor food tolerances/consistencies, and adjust care plans as needed.

Patient & Community Education

• Inpatient & Discharge Counseling: Educate patients and families on specialized diet plans during and after hospitalization to support long‑term health.
• Resource Development: Design and update educational materials tailored to patient and community needs.
• Programs & Seminars: Develop and host in‑service classes, community health offerings, and educational seminars on nutritional topics.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Operations

• Healthcare Team Consultation: Advise medical staff on advances in diet therapy, critical lab values, and unique patient needs.
• Culinary Wellness Liaison: Partner with patient and retail foodservice teams to ensure meal quality and address dietary concerns.
• Quality & Complaints: Investigate unusual occurrences or customer service feedback to continuously improve care.

Professional Leadership & Administration

• Precepting & Mentorship: Supervise, train, and mentor dietetic interns and students.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain thorough, accurate clinical documentation in electronic medical records while adhering to organizational policies and ethical standards.
• Special Projects & Continuous Learning: Participate in clinical committees, support special initiatives, and maintain active professional development.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or related field with completion of an ACEND-accredited DPD (Didactic Program in Dietetics) 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 DPD (Didactic Program in Dietetics) 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.
• Requires the ability to read, write and speak English; use and understand medical terminology.
• Follow oral and written instructions; perform arithmetic calculations.
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Requires a relatively high level of interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and work with medical, nursing and other health care professionals, patients, and their families.