Pediatric Clinical Dietitian: Ketogenic & Neurology

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Career development opportunities

HSAs & dependent flexible spending

Employee assistance program

Pet, legal, accident & critical-illess

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare Corporation's DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan seeks a Clinical Dietitian for Ketogenic and Neurology programs. You will assess nutrition needs, plan therapy, and collaborate with medical staff to improve pediatric patient outcomes.

The role involves developing care plans, educating interns, participating in multidisciplinary rounds, and advancing nutrition programs while delivering compassionate patient care in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics is required.
• Dietetic Internship in healthcare setting or completion of supervised practice program (6–12 months).
• Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or registry eligible within 6 months of internship.
• Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is required if working with inherited metabolic disorders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments for patients at nutritional risk to develop nutrition therapy plans.
• Develop Nutrition Care Plans with input from multidisciplinary team.
• Educate dietetic interns and participate in internship programs.
• Engage in research projects and nutrition-related programs.
• Collaborate with outside agencies to support patient care.
• Maintain policies and support process improvement in care delivery.
• Oversee inventory of feeding supplies and ensure patient needs.
• Direct foodservice staff to ensure high-quality nutrition for patients.
• Promote excellent patient and guest relations and represent the department.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

Dietetic Internship in healthcare setting

AND registration or registry eligible

Registration required for inherited metabolic disorders

Job description

Tenet Healthcare Corporation's DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan seeks a Clinical Dietitian for Ketogenic and Neurology programs. You will assess nutrition needs, plan therapy, and collaborate with medical staff to improve pediatric patient outcomes.

The role involves developing care plans, educating interns, participating in multidisciplinary rounds, and advancing nutrition programs while delivering compassionate patient care in a busy hospital setting.