Dietitian-Bariatric Services- 16 hours/week

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

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Macomb - Oakland Hospitals
• Department: Bariatric Services 001
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable