Registered Dietitian — Bariatric & Weight Management

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutrition care to patients, with a focus on obesity management before and after bariatric surgery. The role emphasizes assessment, diagnosis, care planning, counseling and outcome evaluation within the multidisciplinary team.

You will educate patients and families, coordinate nutrition education programs, supervise interns, and contribute to high-quality, evidence-based care in a large academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or related field; required
• Master’s degree or advanced certification preferred
• English proficiency and medical terminology knowledge
• Strong computer skills and ability to document care
• Experience in Bariatric nutrition is desirable

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs and interpret data to identify nutrition problems
• Prepare nutrition diagnoses and care plans for bariatric patients
• Implement nutrition interventions and provide counseling and education
• Monitor outcomes and adjust plans as needed
• Educate patients and families on nutrition and post-operative care
• Supervise dietetic interns/students and mentor team members
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and dietitians to coordinate care

Skills

Registered Dietitian

Bariatric weight management

Nutrition care planning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutrition care to patients, with a focus on obesity management before and after bariatric surgery. The role emphasizes assessment, diagnosis, care planning, counseling and outcome evaluation within the multidisciplinary team.

You will educate patients and families, coordinate nutrition education programs, supervise interns, and contribute to high-quality, evidence-based care in a large academic medical center.