Registered Dietitian - Bariatric

Registered Dietitian – Bariatric – Join Our Healthcare Team!

Status: Full Time | Shift: 8:00am – 4:30pm | 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. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a competitive sign-on bonus.

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?

• Sign-On Bonus may be available at the time of offer

• Career Advancement Opportunities: RD I, RD II, Supervisor RD roles, plus specialized positions in Pediatrics and NICU

• Diverse Practice Settings: Inpatient and Outpatient roles tailored to each RD’s strengths and passions

• Tuition & Certification Reimbursement

• Competitive Benefits Package

• Annual Merit Increases & Team Award Incentives

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled

Position Registered Dietitian – Bariatric

Location Winter Haven:Winter Haven | Clinical | Full Time

Req ID 150413