Dietitian 2, Clinical Nutrition, Part Time, 08A-4:30P

Maine Academy of Family Physicians; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The registered dietitian (RD) is responsible for the nutritional assessment and intervention of acute care hospitalized patients. The RD recommends appropriate medical nutrition therapy based on patient‘s diagnosis, nutrition focused physical exam and overall health status. Identifies the proper nutrition regimen and places order in the medical record.

Communicates plan of care to all responsible parties. Educates patients, family and significant others on nutrition plan and contributes to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Licensure as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD/RDN) and Florida state licensure.
• Experience in clinical nutrition and hospital setting advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutritional assessment and intervention for acute care hospitalized patients.
• Recommend medical nutrition therapy based on diagnosis, nutrition-focused physical examination, and health status.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

Basic computer skills

Customer service excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.

What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.

At Baptist Health, we’re committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a “grow our own” philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:

• Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
• Comprehensive health and wellness resourcesthat go beyond traditional benefits
• A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
• Tuition reimbursementto support continued learning and advancement
• And so much more
  

Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.

Description:

The registered dietitian (RD) is responsible for the nutritional assessment and intervention of acute care hospitalized patients. The RD recommends appropriate medical nutrition therapy based on patient‘s diagnosis, nutrition focused physical exam and overall health status. Identifies the proper nutrition regimen and places order in the medical record. Communicates plan of care to all responsible parties. Educates patients, family and significant others on nutrition plan. Contributes to departmental achievements through process improvement. Documents findings, orders, interventions in the electronic health record. Estimated salary range for this position is $56791.50 - $73828.95 / year depending on experience.

Qualifications:

Degrees:

• Bachelors.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN).
• CDR Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist.

Additional Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition - BSNT required.
• Registered Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Commission on Dietetic Registration and Florida State licensure (LD/N).
• If registration/license eligible, must become registered/licensed within 6 months.
• Master‘s degree preferred.
• This position requires direct patient care through assessment, intervention and care planning.
• The following proven skills are expected, include excellent verbal/written communication, critical thinking, basic computer, and service excellence.

Minimum Required Experience: Less than 1 year

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.