Clinical Dietitian | Dietary General | Per Diem | Day Shift

UF Health; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to enhance patient care through effective nutritional planning and education. This role involves direct patient interaction, monitoring dietary compliance, and collaborating with various departments to ensure optimal nutritional health. The Clinical Dietitian will also contribute to staff training and professional representation of the organization. If you are passionate about nutrition and patient care, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of patients while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; must obtain Florida license within 6 months.
• Registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Responsibilities

• Plan and evaluate patient nutritional care and therapy.
• Monitor dietary recommendations and encourage patient compliance.

Skills

Nutritional Counseling

Patient Education

Nutritional Screening

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Overview

The primary responsibility of the Clinical Dietitian is to plan, organize, direct and evaluate all phases of patient nutritional care, including patient therapy and education. Other responsibilities include monitoring the nutritional health of patients to see that dietary recommendations are being followed, encouraging patients to eat and counseling patients and families on nutritional modifications. The Clinical Dietitian proactively works with all related departments (medical, nursing, pharmacy, etc.) conducting nutritional screenings and assessments, and prepares plans and evaluation techniques according to the standards of care. In addition, the Clinical Dietitian is involved with staff training, orientation of new dietitians, continuing education and representing UF Health Central Florida professionally and ethically as required.

Non-Essential duties may include filling in other roles/positions as necessary or any other duties as assigned by a manager.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Must obtain Florida license within 6 months of employment
• Registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics