Dietitian-Bariatric Program

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

Provides specialized medical nutrition therapy for bariatric surgery patients and evaluates effectiveness of treatments throughout their weight loss journey.

Responsibilities:

 

• Conducts comprehensive pre- and post-operative nutritional assessments for bariatric patients, evaluating readiness for surgery and identifying nutritional deficiencies or complications.
• Develops and implements individualized bariatric nutrition plans tailored to specific surgical procedures (gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, lap-band, etc.), emphasizing adequate protein intake, micronutrient supplementation, and hydration protocols.
• Provides specialized counseling to bariatric patients on dietary modifications, portion control, eating behaviors, and lifestyle changes necessary for successful long-term weight management and metabolic health.
• Monitors tolerance and effectiveness of bariatric nutritional regimens, identifies complications such as dumping syndrome, malabsorption, or nutrient deficiencies, and recommends therapy adjustments as necessary.
• Collaborates with bariatric surgeons, nursing staff, behavioral health specialists, and ancillary services to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care for bariatric patients.
• Educates bariatric patients and their families on post-operative nutrition requirements, supplement protocols, food reintroduction phases, and strategies for preventing weight regain.
• Provides community nutrition education specific to bariatric health through public speaking, support groups, news releases, and other publications.
• Researches and takes initiatives to resolve bariatric nutrition care-related complaints and problems, staying current with evidence-based bariatric nutrition practices.
• Assists in monitoring meal planning and food service compliance for bariatric patients, maintaining sanitation standards in food preparation areas through planned and unannounced inspections.

 

Qualifications

 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