Dietitian-Bariatric Program-40 hours-Days

Provides medical nutrition therapy and evaluates effectiveness of treatments.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses patients for nutritional status. Provides interventions/treatments including diet therapy, counseling or specialized nutrition supplements.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing and ancillary services such as speech pathology or physical therapy.
• Monitors tolerance and effectiveness of nutritional regimen and recommends therapy adjustments as necessary. Provides medical nutrition therapy and evaluates effectiveness of treatments.
• Provides nutrition information for the community that may include public speaking, news releases and other forms of publications.
• Researches and takes initiatives to resolve nutrition care related complaints and problems.
• Assists in monitoring meals including intake, diet compliance and tray accuracy. Maintains 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

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital
• Department: ASJHEastside Surgical Assoc
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable