DietitianBariatric Services

Henry Ford Health; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a contingent bariatric nutritionist to deliver comprehensive medical nutrition therapy to bariatric patients and lead individualized care planning. You will work closely with physicians and nursing staff to optimize outcomes and monitor therapy effectiveness.

The role includes community education on nutrition topics, process improvements, and overseeing meal monitoring and tray accuracy to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (CDR) before hire.
• ALS (AHA/Red Cross) preferred; BLS Provider preferred.
• Diabetes management education experience preferred; bariatric nutrition experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive medical nutrition therapy for bariatric patients with individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, speech pathology, and physical therapy for coordinated care.
• Monitor tolerance and effectiveness of nutrition regimens; adjust therapy as needed.
• Educate community on nutrition topics via public speaking, media, publications, and other channels.
• Identify and resolve nutrition care-related issues through research and quality improvement.
• Oversee meal monitoring activities, document intake, verify diet compliance, and audit tray accuracy; maintain sanitation.

Education

Dietitian/Nutritionist credentialed from the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Advanced Life Support (ALS) preferred

Educator specializing in Diabetes Management preferred

High School diploma equivalency / Associate's degree / 4 years experience

Job description

Job Description

Contingent Role - PRN

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.