Bariatric Registered Dietitian — Impactful Patient Care

BayCare Health System; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Tuition & Certification Reimbursement

Competitive Benefits Package

Generous PTO

Free CEU Courses

Library access

Job summary

BayCare Health System in Winter Haven, FL, is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian to join our Bariatric program. You will provide medical nutrition therapy and lead patient education both in groups and one-on-one sessions, contributing to multi-disciplinary care.

The role offers a sign-on bonus potential, opportunities for career advancement, and a mix of inpatient and outpatient settings. Travel to other BayCare sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition or related field is required.
• Registered Dietitian through CDR and Florida licensure or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months.
• Preferred: Board Certified Specialist via CDR or equivalent.
• Effective Jan 1, 2024, a graduate degree is required if not credentialed by 12/31/23.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy for bariatric patients pre/post surgery.
• Lead bariatric patient support groups and moderate BayCare Bariatric Facebook Group.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with bariatric quality designations and provide in-services.
• Perform bariatric in-services to team members and physicians.
• Represent bariatric program in media requests and community outreach.
• Assist in securing patient testimonials.
• Build positive relationships with patients and multidisciplinary bariatric team.
• Position may require travel to other sites.
• Participate in patient education/clinical projects and MBS Committee meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bariatric nutrition

Medical nutrition therapy

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition / Related Field

Master's degree in Food & Nutrition / Related Field

Job description

BayCare Health System in Winter Haven, FL, is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian to join our Bariatric program. You will provide medical nutrition therapy and lead patient education both in groups and one-on-one sessions, contributing to multi-disciplinary care.

The role offers a sign-on bonus potential, opportunities for career advancement, and a mix of inpatient and outpatient settings. Travel to other BayCare sites may be required.