Registered Dietitian – Bariatric

BayCare Health System; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Tuition & Certification Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Free Access to 200+ CEU Courses

Job summary

BayCare Health System is seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian in Winter Haven, FL, to join their multidisciplinary healthcare team. The role involves providing medical nutrition therapy for bariatric patients, facilitating support groups, and maintaining quality compliance. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition and be a Registered Dietitian licensed in Florida. Benefits include a sign-on bonus and opportunities for professional growth in diverse practice settings.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian through CDR and licensure through the State of Florida.
• Ability to provide one-on-one nutrition sessions and group classes.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimal medical nutrition therapy to bariatric patients.
• Facilitate bariatric patient support groups and social media moderation.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with bariatric quality designations.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Facilitating support groups

Building positive relationships

Education

Bachelor's in Food & Nutrition or Related Field

Master's in Food & Nutrition or Related Field

Job description

Registered Dietitian – Bariatric – Join Our Healthcare Team!

Status: Full Time | Shift: 8:00am – 4:30pm | Weekend Work: Occasional

Location: Winter Haven Hospital, Winter Haven, FL

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:

• Bachelor’s – Food & Nutrition / Related Field
• Registered Dietitian through CDR and licensure through the State of Florida, or attainment of state licensure within 6 months of employment.

Preferred:

• Master’s – Food & Nutrition / Related Field (Effective January 1, 2024, a graduate degree is required for those not initially credentialed by 12/31/23)
• Board Certified Specialist via CDR or other professional group

Benefits

• Sign‑on Bonus may be available at the time of offer
• Career Advancement Opportunities: RD I, RD II, Supervisor RD roles, plus specialized positions in Pediatrics and NICU
• 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

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