Clinical Dietitian Part Time

Job Summary

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan (RIM) is one of the largest hospitals specializing in rehabilitation medicine and research. RIM focuses on spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedics and catastrophic injury care. RIM operates 31 outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics.

• Conduct nutrition assessments for all patients at nutritional risk, including review of medical history, medication/herbal supplement history, anthropometric measurements, lab values, diet history, age‑specific factors, cultural and religious practices, and barriers related to physical, emotional, language, cognitive, and motivational factors.
• Develop nutrition care plans tailored to each patient's needs, including nutrient requirements and education.
• Serve as a resource for hospital personnel and medical staff on nutrition, participating in multidisciplinary rounds and providing education to various departments.
• Research and develop programs for dietetic interns, providing specialized and general nutrition instruction.
• Participate in research projects and nutrition‑related programs.
• Collaborate with outside agencies to secure ongoing assistance for patients when appropriate.
• Maintain hospital and departmental policies, procedures, objectives, and processes, providing input to improve processes and patient care quality.
• Manage inventory and order office and tube feeding supplies.
• Monitor and direct food service personnel to ensure nutritional needs are met; follow up with patients to ensure adherence to dietary regimens.
• Formulate special recipes or plans for patients with specific needs.
• Promote guest relations and maintain good customer service.
• Demonstrate behaviors supportive of quality, community welfare, respect, teamwork, communication, innovation, education, and resource efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics.
• Completed a Dietetic Internship in a healthcare setting (6 to 12 months) or a supervised practice program in a health care facility, community agency, food service corporation, or combined with graduate or undergraduate studies.
• Registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or eligible to register and pass the registry exam within 6 months of internship completion.
• Required registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics if working with patients with inherited metabolic disorders.

Location:

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

Job Type: PT1, Shift Type:
Days

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