Registered Dietitian I - Bariatric

Baycare; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Hybrid work model

Merit increases

CEU courses

Library access to study materials

Job summary

BayCare is seeking a Registered Dietitian - Bariatric to join our healthcare team in Winter Haven, FL. The RD will provide nutrition therapy for bariatric patients before and after surgery, coordinate support groups, and help maintain bariatric quality designations while engaging in community outreach.

The role requires current Florida RD licensure or eligibility within 6 months, and a pathway toward licensure with CDR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Food & Nutrition or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred; graduate degree required for those not credentialed by 12/31/23.
• Registered Dietitian through CDR and Florida licensure, or licensure within 6 months.
• Board Certified Specialist via CDR or other professional group preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy for bariatric surgery patients through one-on-one sessions and group classes.
• Coordinate bariatric patient support groups and moderate the BayCare Bariatric Facebook Group.
• Maintain compliance with bariatric quality designations for the center.
• Deliver bariatric in-services to team members and physicians.
• Represent the bariatric program in media requests and community outreach.
• Assist in collecting patient testimonials.
• Build relationships with patients and multidisciplinary bariatric team including nurses, psychologists, pharmacists, surgeons, admin staff.
• Travel to other sites as needed.
• Participate in patient education, clinical projects and MBS Committee meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelors - Food & Nutrition / Related Field

Masters - Food & Nutrition / Related Field

Job description

Registered Dietitian I - Bariatric - 151915

Winter Haven:Winter Haven | Clinical | Pool

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.

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

Registered Dietitian - Bariatric – Join Our Healthcare Team!

Status:Pool |Shift:Varies |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.

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?

• 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
• Hybrid Work Model:Flexibility to balance remote and on-site responsibilities without compromising our commitment to direct patient care
• Annual Merit Increases & Team Award Incentives
• 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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