Registered Dietitian I

Baycare; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Free CEU courses access

Access to certification study aids

Collaborative RD network

Job summary

BayCare is seeking a Pool Registered Dietitian to join our healthcare team. This float position delivers medical nutrition therapy across multiple BayCare hospitals, supporting patients where needed most and collaborating with the care team.

The role requires RD credential, Florida licensure within 12 months, and the ability to work 8:00 am–4:30 pm with weekend coverage. Opportunities for advancement, access to CEU courses, and a broad network across the Tampa Bay area are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelors in Food & Nutrition or related field.
• Registered Dietitian credential (CDR) and Florida licensure or eligibility within 12 months.
• Preferred: Board Certified Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to patients and groups.
• Assess nutritional status and implement nutrition interventions.
• Collaborate with inpatient/outpatient teams to tailor care plans.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Medical nutrition therapy

Counseling

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition

Master's degree in Food & Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (CDR)

Florida RD licensure

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Details

Registered Dietitian - Join Our Healthcare Team!

Status:POOL / Float |Shift:8:00am-4:30pm |Weekend Work:2-3 weekends per month
Location: Surrounding hospitals in the Tampa Bay Area

Are you a passionate Registered Dietitian looking to make an impact in patient care? BayCare is seeking a Pool Registered Dietitian to join our team. This float position provides nutrition care across multiple BayCare hospitals, supporting patients where needed most.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible to provide optimal medical nutrition therapy to patients, individuals or groups through comprehensive nutrition assessment and counseling for disease management, treatment and/or prevention.
• Defines nutritional status, makes recommendations and implements nutrition interventions.

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 12 months of employment.
• Preferred:Board Certified Specialist via CDR or other professional group

Why BayCare?

• 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
• 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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