Registered Dietitian – Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital

Orlando Health • Lakeland, FL

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About The Position

The Registered Dietitian provides comprehensive nutrition assessment, education, counseling, and medical nutrition therapy to patients across a variety of clinical settings. The role collaborates with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized nutrition care plans that support patient outcomes and overall health and wellness.

This is a part-time position consisting of three 8-hour shifts per week. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Saturday based on department needs. The position is part of the opening team at Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital in Lakeland, Florida.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a U.S. regionally accredited university or college.
• Coursework accredited or approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).
• Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Maintain a Florida Dietitian/Nutritionist license.

Responsibilities

• Write orders according to policy.
• Counsel patients and/or significant others on nutritional principles, dietary plans, and food selections, taking cultural, religious, and ethnic preferences into consideration.
• Develop, implement, and document nutrition care plans based on assessment of patients’ nutritional needs, nutrition status, and disease-state requirements.
• Assess patients’ nutritional requirements and specific needs across the lifespan.
• Apply evidence-based medical nutrition therapy knowledge to provide appropriate nutrition-related care.
• Communicate dietary history and nutrition care data through the medical record documentation system.
• Participate in physician and interdisciplinary health care team rounds, as applicable.
• Adhere to Orlando Health policies, procedures, guidelines, mission, vision, and commitment to excellence.
• Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with applicable Orlando Health policies and federal, state, and local standards.
• Represent Orlando Health at assigned community speaking engagements and/or media events.
• Represent the Clinical Nutrition Department as a participant on assigned task forces or committees.

Benefits

• Benefits beginning on Day 1 for eligible team members.
• Career development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and debt-free education programs through the Preferred Education Program.
• Back-up childcare and elder care resources.
• Fertility benefits and adoption assistance.
• Employee wellness and well-being programs.
• Retirement savings options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time