What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietitian-Bariatric Services- 16 hours/week position at Henry Ford Health - Careers?
Department: Bariatric Clinic
Schedule: 16 hours weekly
Location: Madison Heights, MI
- Provide medical nutrition therapy and evaluates effectiveness of treatments.
- Assess patients for nutritional status. Provide interventions/treatments including diet therapy, counseling or specialized nutrition supplements. - Collaborate with physicians, nursing and ancillary services such as speech pathology or physical therapy.
- Monitor tolerance and effectiveness of nutritional regimen and recommend therapy adjustments as necessary. Provide medical nutrition therapy and evaluate effectiveness of treatments.
- Provide nutrition information for the community that may include public speaking, news releases and other forms of publications.
- Research and take initiatives to resolve nutrition care related complaints and problems. -
- Assist in monitoring meals including intake, diet compliance and tray accuracy. Maintain sanitation of food preparation area(s) through planned and unannounced inspections.
;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