Registered Dietitian, Specialty

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips proudly holds recognition as a “Best Regional Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report and selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare. It is an award-winning, full-service medical/surgical facility that has been serving the residents of southwest Orange County and Orlando’s growing tourist population since 1985. With a highly qualified team of nurses, support staff and physician specialists, its 285-bed facility provides combined expertise and advanced technology in numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care, orthopedic care, surgical services and emergency medicine. In 2025, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital opened the onsite Team Member Wellness Center, designed to support employee health and well-being. The center features a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and wellness activities. The position involves providing evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to patients as part of the Clinical Nutrition team, primarily working with patient populations within their area of expertise, supported by board certification in a nutrition specialty.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university or college and coursework accredited or approved by the Commission or Accreditation of Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).
• Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Must maintain Dietitian/Nutritionist license with the Florida Department of Health.
• Must hold one of the following specialty certifications: Any of the eight different specialties offered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR); Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) from the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators; Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) from the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification; Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) from the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice; International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.
• One (1) years clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Writes orders per policy.
• Counsels patients and/or significant others on nutritional principles, dietary plans, and food selections, considering cultural, religious, and ethnic requests/preferences.
• Develops, implements, and documents nutritional care plans based on assessment of patient nutritional needs considering nutrition status and disease state requirements.
• Demonstrates the necessary competency level to assess patient’s nutritional requirements and specific needs over the lifespan.
• Demonstrates evidenced-based knowledge of medical nutrition therapy for appropriate nutrition-related care of patients.
• Communicates appropriate dietary history and nutritional care data through the medical record documentation system.
• Participates in physician and health care team interdisciplinary rounds, as applicable.
• Provides in-services/training to staff in area of nutrition specialty, as needed.
• Participates in clinical Process Improvement activities, as assigned.
• Reviews current scientific findings to update menus, hospital formulary, diet manual, and standards of care for specific patient populations, as assigned.
• The Specialty Dietitian is expected to adhere to Orlando Health policies, procedures, guidelines, mission and vision statements, and commitment to excellence.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Onsite State-of-the-art gym and wellness center!
• Competitive Pay
• Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
• Student loan repayment
• Tuition reimbursement
• FREE college education programs
• Retirement savings
• Paid paternity leave
• Fertility benefits
• Back up elder and childcare
• Pet insurance
• PTO/Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees