Dietitian, Registered - Part Time

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a Dietitian to provide comprehensive medical nutrition therapy as part of the Clinical Nutrition team in Orlando, Florida. Responsibilities include developing nutrition care plans, counseling patients on dietary choices, and ensuring compliance with health regulations.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics and be licensed in Florida with experience in patient assessment and nutrition therapy. This role emphasizes cultural sensitivity and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Nutrition or Dietetics.
• Must maintain Registered Dietitian status with the CDR.
• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nutrition therapy to patients.
• Develop and document nutrition care plans.
• Counsel patients on dietary principles and plans.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Nutritional counseling

Patient assessment

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Job description

Position Summary: Provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to patients as part of the Clinical Nutrition team.

Responsibilities

• Writes orders per policy.
• Counsels patients and significant others on nutritional principles, dietary plans, and food selections considering cultural, religious, and ethnic requests/preferences.
• Develops, implements, and documents nutrition care plans based on assessment of patient nutritional needs and the nutrition status and disease state requirements.
• Demonstrates the necessary competency level to assess patient’s nutritional requirements and specific needs over the lifespan.
• Demonstrates evidence‑based knowledge of medical nutrition therapy for appropriate nutrition‑related care of patients.
• Communicates dietary history and nutritional care data through the medical record system and participates in physician and health‑care team interdisciplinary rounds as applicable.
• Adheres to Orlando Health policies, procedures, guidelines, mission and vision statements, and commitment to excellence.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Represents Orlando Health through outside speaking engagements to the community and/or media events as assigned.
• Represents the Clinical Nutrition Department as a participant on task force or committee as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Training

Bachelor’s Degree from a U.S. regionally accredited university or college and coursework accredited or approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).

Licensure/Certification

• Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Must maintain licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist with the State of Florida