Registered Dietitian - Full-time

Select Specialty Hospital; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, RX, vision, and dental benefits

Generous PTO and 401(k) company-matching retirement plan

$7,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Fort Myers, FL, is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized Medical Nutrition Therapies. This role includes collaborating with medical staff and ensuring the execution of dietary plans. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition, state licensure, and registered dietitian status. The position offers competitive compensation, extensive benefits including a sign-on bonus, and the opportunity to impact patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition or related field.
• Current state licensure/certification, if required.
• Registered dietitian status with the Commission on Dietetics Registration.
• One (1) year of clinical responsibility experience in a facility setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and ongoing re‑assessments.
• Develop and monitor individualized Medical Nutrition Therapies.
• Collaborate with medical staff and families for dietary plans.
• Review and update the therapeutic diet manual annually.
• Evaluate potential food/drug interactions.

Skills

Nutritional assessments

Individualized Medical Nutrition Therapies

Collaboration with medical staff

Therapeutic diet management

Understanding of food/drug interactions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition

Current state licensure/certification

Registered dietitian status

Job description

Registered Dietitian (RD) – Fort Myers, FL

Join Select Specialty Hospital, a critical illness recovery hospital committed to world‑class inpatient post‑ICU services. Registered Dietitians play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.

• Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments, goal setting, and ongoing re‑assessment to monitor patient progress.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized Medical Nutrition Therapies, including enteral and parenteral support regimens.
• Collaborate with medical staff, families, food service, and Speech Therapy to ensure dietary plans are executed and departmental standards maintained.
• Clarify admission orders, ensuring consistency with the facility’s nutrition support formulary and diet manual.
• Review and update the therapeutic diet manual annually; educate clinical and food service staff on manual location.
• Evaluate potential food/drug, herb/supplement interactions, and attend interdisciplinary team meetings to communicate progress and special needs.

Why Join Us

• Extensive RD orientation program for a smooth transition.
• Comprehensive medical, RX, vision, and dental benefits for full‑time team members.
• Generous PTO and 401(k) company‑matching retirement plan.
• Opportunity to impact over 44,000 nationwide members committed to exceptional care.
• $7,000 sign‑on bonus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition or related field.
• Current state licensure/certification, if required.
• Registered dietitian status with the Commission on Dietetics Registration.
• One (1) year of clinical responsibility experience in a facility setting.

Compensation – $25.00/hr. to $39.00/hr. (based on experience). Full‑time schedule.