Registered Dietitian - Dialysis

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

Registered Dietitian – Dialysis (Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week)
We are seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our dialysis team in a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role. This is a split-site position, providing nutrition services and patient support across two outpatient dialysis facilities in the Metro Detroit area. The successful candidate will divide their time between both locations and collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to support optimal patient outcomes.
Now Offering a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Work Locations

Western Regional Home Dialysis
39525 W. 14 Mile Road, Suite 200B
Novi, MI 48377

Duties & Responsibilities

Ready to make a real difference in patients' lives? Here's what you'll be doing:

Get to Know Your Patients

through comprehensive initial and ongoing nutritional assessments and interviews (including caregivers and relevant team members)

Evaluate and Monitor

each patient's nutritional status and create personalized diet plans that actually work

Calculate, Prescribe, and Teach

patients and staff about their customized nutrition needs

Become the Nutrition Champion

by providing engaging educational sessions to patients, caregivers, and unit staff

Build Bridges

across the healthcare community by coordinating care with hospitals, extended care facilities, home health agencies, senior centers, and "Meals on Wheels" partners

Keep Patients on Track

by monitoring their adherence to dietary recommendations

Advise the Team

on phosphorus binders, renal vitamins, stool softeners, oral iron products, cinacalcet, vitamin D analogs, and calcium supplements

Review the Numbers That Matter

by analyzing monthly lab results with patients and identifying trends

Problem-solve Creatively

by recommending nutritional interventions like alternate feeding routes, tube feedings, and supplemental options

Be Ready for Action

by providing crisis intervention for situations like hyperkalemia and other urgent nutritional concerns

Connect the Dots

between medications and nutrition by monitoring drug-nutrient interactions

Collaborate Like a Pro

by actively participating in interdisciplinary patient care meetings and contributing to comprehensive care plans

Drive Improvement

by engaging in unit quality improvement initiatives and activities

Stay Connected

through active participation in GHS dietitian meetings and committees

Hunt Down Resources

that help your patients thrive nutritionally

Be a Team Player

by making and receiving referrals, sharing knowledge, and developing educational materials that inspire

Lead by Example

as a professional role model for colleagues and interns

Keep Growing

through professional development—attend conferences, maintain memberships, and stay current with nephrology literature

Maintain Your Edge

by keeping your ADA registration current through continuing education in nephrology

Master the Science

by participating in and facilitating kinetic modeling

Support Protocol Management

as needed

Make Informed Recommendations

based on thorough nutritional assessments and reassessments

Mentor the Next Generation

of Dietetic Interns when the opportunity arises

Embrace Flexibility

by taking on other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience:
Requires Bachelor of Science in Nutrition
Requires completion of an approved dietetic internship
ADA Registered and minimum of 1 year professional experience as RD in clinical nutrition required

Job Type: Full Time