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Henry Ford Health
Jackson, Michigan

Dietitian - Registered

DietitianFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

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

General Summary

Ready to make a real difference in people's lives? As our Registered Dietitian, you'll be the nutritional powerhouse on our health care team!

You'll partner with patients, families, and colleagues to deliver comprehensive nutritional care—from conducting thorough assessments and crafting personalized nutrition diagnoses to implementing dynamic care plans, providing engaging counseling and education, and celebrating positive health outcomes.

Plus, you'll get to design and lead exciting education programs and seminars that inspire others to embrace better nutrition. If you're passionate about fueling wellness and love collaborating with a dedicated health care team, this is your chance to shine!

Qualifications

Education/Experience Required

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus Included

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or related field with completion of an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and supervised practice program (dietetic internship) required if Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential was obtained prior to January 1, 2024, and credential is active and issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Master's Degree required with Bachelor's in Dietetics or related field with completion of an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and supervised practice program (dietetic internship) if initial registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) is effective on or after January 1, 2024.

  • Advanced Practice Certification preferred.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English; comprehensive understanding and application of medical terminology.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions; competency in performing arithmetic calculations.
  • Advanced computer skills and proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with medical, nursing, and other healthcare professionals, patients, and their families.
  • Minimum one year of clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian in a healthcare setting preferred.

Certifications/Licensures Required

Current Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).

Additional Information

$10,000 Sign on Bonus

Supervision Received from the Clinical Dietitian Supervisor

  • Responsibilities include comprehensive care for a wide variety of medical and surgical patients, and enteral and parenteral nutrition management.
  • Optional 4-day work week
  • Flexible work hours
  • New pay scale

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Dietitian will conduct nutritional assessments, develop personalized care plans, and provide counseling to patients and their families. They will also manage enteral and parenteral nutrition while designing and leading health education programs.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Nutritional assessmentCare planningPatient counselingEnteral nutrition managementClinical nutritionInterpersonal skillsEducation program design

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 34% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Clinical Nutrition jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Clinical Nutrition listings in Michigan98 active2,999 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% remote · 34% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onMichigan Dietitian listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus · 0% offer loan repayment100 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dietitian Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs
7
<$85k
6
$85k-100k
9
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
64%
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
43% this job
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,004 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Jackson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$202k
Typical market rent
$1,159/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.8
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Jackson, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.