Registered Dietitian – Bariatric

Baycare; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Competitive Benefits

Paid Time Off

CEU Access

Library Access

Job summary

BayCare is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our Bariatric program in the Winter Haven area. You will provide medical nutrition therapy for patients preparing for or post bariatric surgery through individual sessions and group classes.

Join a multidisciplinary team and contribute to quality designations, patient education, and community outreach. A sign-on bonus may be available and BayCare offers competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Food & Nutrition or related field required.
• Master in Food & Nutrition or related field preferred (effective Jan 1, 2024 for those not credentialed by 12/31/23).
• Registered Dietitian through CDR and licensure in Florida, or licensure within 6 months of employment.
• Board Certified Specialist via CDR or other professional group preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to bariatric patients pre- and post-surgery through one-on-one sessions and group classes.
• Facilitate bariatric patient support groups and moderate Bariatric Facebook community.
• Support compliance with bariatric quality designations and participate in in-services.
• Represent the bariatric program in media requests and community outreach.
• Build positive relationships with the bariatric multidisciplinary team and participate in committees.

Education

Bachelor - Food & Nutrition / Related Field

Master - Food & Nutrition / Related Field

Job description

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Description

Registered Dietitian – Bariatric – Join Our Healthcare Team!

Are you a passionate and dedicated Registered Dietitian looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care? BayCare, a leading healthcare provider in Central Florida region is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our multidisciplinary team. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a competitive sign-on bonus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing optimal medical nutrition therapy to patients preparing for or post bariatric surgery through one-on-one sessions and group classes.
• Facilitates and coordinates bariatric patient support groups and serves as a social media moderator for the BayCare Bariatric Facebook Group.
• Assists center in maintaining compliance with national and insurance specific bariatric quality designations.
• Performs bariatric in-services to team members and physicians.
• Represents bariatric program in media requests and community outreach efforts.
• Assist in securing patient testimonials.
• Ability to build positive relationships with patients and bariatric multi-disciplinary team including nurses, psychologists, pharmacists, surgeons, admin staff, and facility bariatric patient care areas.
• Position may require travel to other sites as needed.
• Participates in patient education/clinical projects and MBS Committee meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Required:Bachelors - Food & Nutrition / Related Field
• Preferred:Masters - Food & Nutrition / Related Field (Effective January 1, 2024, a graduate degree is required for those not initially credentialed by 12/31/23)
• Required:Registered Dietitian through CDR and licensure through the State of Florida, or attainment of state licensure within 6 months of employment.
• Preferred:Board Certified Specialist via CDR or other professional group

Why BayCare?

• Sign-On Bonus may be available at the time of offer
• Career Advancement Opportunities: RD I, RD II, Supervisor RD roles, plus specialized positions inPediatricsandNICU
• Diverse Practice Settings: Inpatient and Outpatient roles tailored to each RD’s strengths and passions
• Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Annual Merit Increases & Team Award Incentives
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Free Access to 200+ CEU Courses
• Complimentary Access to JPEN, NCP, and Certification Study Materials via BayCare Medical Library
• Collaborative RD Network: Connect with dietitians across multiple counties in the Tampa Bay area

About BayCare:

BayCare is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area, operating 16 hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, and outpatient centers while partnering with thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we are dedicated to a culture of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.

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