Part-Time Registered Dietitian — Transform Patient Nutrition

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Wellness program

Retirement savings

Job summary

Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital is seeking a Part-Time Registered Dietitian to join the opening team for Summer 2026. This role supports nutrition care across the hospital system with emphasis on patient-centered dietary plans and education.

As a member of a growing team, you will develop, implement, and document nutrition care plans, counsel patients and families, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to meet diverse dietary needs in Polk County.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a U.S. regionally accredited university with CADE-approved coursework.
• CDR registration and Florida licensure as a Dietitian/Nutritionist.
• Experience counseling patients and developing individualized nutrition care plans.

Responsibilities

• Write orders per policy.
• Counsel patients and families on nutrition principles, dietary plans, and food selections.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized nutrition care plans based on assessments.
• Assess nutritional requirements across the lifespan.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medical nutrition therapy for patient care.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams during rounds.
• Maintain attendance and comply with policies.
• Represent Orlando Health in community or media engagements.

Skills

Counseling

Nutrition counseling

Care plan development

Medical nutrition therapy

Documentation

Interdisciplinary rounds

Communication with patients

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics

CDR Registration

Florida RD license

Job description

Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital is seeking a Part-Time Registered Dietitian to join the opening team for Summer 2026. This role supports nutrition care across the hospital system with emphasis on patient-centered dietary plans and education.

As a member of a growing team, you will develop, implement, and document nutrition care plans, counsel patients and families, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to meet diverse dietary needs in Polk County.