Registered Dietician

University of South Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Florida in Tampa is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition and diabetes education, develop education materials, and collaborate with clinical teams to improve patient care. The role emphasizes adherence to state licensure and professional standards, with opportunities to expand nutrition programs within USF Health and affiliated clinics.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's in Dietetics and RD/License in Florida; Master’s degree and pediatric nutrition

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition or related field.
• Licensed as Licensed Dietitian or Licensed Nutritionist per Florida Statutes 468.501-468.518 and/or registration with the ADA.
• Experience in clinical nutrition and diabetes education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutrition and diabetes education/equipment training to individuals or groups; develops and reviews patient education protocols and messages.
• Works with providers to develop education curriculum and materials; assesses quality of care and identifies opportunities to improve patient services and care processes.

Skills

Nutrition education

Diabetes education

Curriculum development

Medical nutrition therapy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Registered Dietitian or Licensed Nutritionist (FL)

Job description

Job Description

This position typically reports to an Assistant or Associate Program Director, Director, or other appropriate administrator within the unit. Currently, this position is utilized two areas, but it is conceivable that this job could be expanded into other program areas at the university, particularly in various types of research. A Registered Dietician provides nutritional and dietary expertise that is gained through advanced knowledge which is used to analyze, interpret and make deductions from varying facts. Thus, this position's assigned functions qualify for exempt status under the Professional duties exemption of the Fair Labor Standards Act. This position identifies, recommends and implements changes in procedures/protocols to achieve successful results in a nutrition program or research study.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutrition and diabetes education/equipment training on an individual or group basis. Works with provider leadership in nutrition and diabetes education to establish written protocols to provide efficiencies of patient messaging and tasks and to define patient care procedures related to diabetes education. As needed, it maintains training logs of their activity. Maintains inventory of education material. As needed, review patient messages as they arrive, delegated as indicated and followed- up on timely but no later than daily, with all actions documented in the electronic health record.
• Works with providers to develop education curriculum and material. Organizes/archives diabetes education materials. Creates/advises effective methods to access diabetes education materials. Assess quality of care and assists in identifying opportunities to improve patient services/quality. Collaborate with clinical personnel/Administrator in implementing process/ system changes. Act as a liaison between providers, patients, pharmacies, hospitals, other health professionals and non-clinical staff to provide a team approach to patient care (team meetings, daily huddles to review daily schedules and enhance pt care).

Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, back up coverage of non-provider staff; marketing/community promotion and events.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition or related field with at least one year of directly related position-specific experience. Licensed as Licensed Dietitian or Licensed Nutritionist according to Florida Statutes 468.501 -468.518 (Part X) and/or Registration with the American Dietetic Association.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Dietetics or Nutrition . Licensed as Licensed Dietitian or Licensed Nutritionist according to Florida Statutes 468.501 -468.518 (Part X) and/or Registration with the American Dietetic Association. Previous pediatric nutritionist experience preferred. CDE,

Additional Information for Applicants: This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.

Degree Equivalency Clause

• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $750 million in research funding in 2025 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

About Us

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which foster their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.