What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietitian (Registered) Bariatric Center - 20 Hours per Week - Days - Wyandotte position at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital?
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Serve as an expert Clinical Nutritional Consultant 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.
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.
Additional Information
- Organization: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
- Department: Bariatric Center - WH
- Shift: Day Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable