Registered Dietitian I - Bariatric

• Registered Dietitian - Bariatric - Join Our Healthcare Team!

• Status:

• Pool |

• Shift:

• Varies |

• Weekend Work:

• Occasional
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Location:

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• _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:

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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 in Pediatrics and NICU +

• 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.
• Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled
• Position
• Registered Dietitian I - Bariatric
• Location

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Winter Haven:

Winter Haven | Clinical | Pool

• Req ID
• 151915