Clinical Dietitian (PRN)
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Job Description
Facility: Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Schedule: PRN
Your Experience Matters
Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.
By joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How You’ll Contribute
Dietician approves menus including modified diets, provides nutritional assessments for patients as needed, and provides counsel to patients and their families on dietary plans, food selections, preparation, and nutritional principles. The Dietician monitors the performance improvement plans of the Dietary Services department and provides input in the development and implementation of patient care plans in relation to nutritional needs.
- Consult with patients and family members concerning dietary needs and goals.
May instruct patients and/or families regarding diet therapy programs.
- Coordinate Dietary Services Department with JCAHO standards for food service and assist Dietary Manager as needed
- Plan modified diets for patients as requested by attending physician/licensed practitioner. Communicate to Dietary team in a timely manner.
- Perform nutritional assessments in a timely manner. Monitor and document patient care in regard to therapeutic diets.
- Review patients’ charts to determine need for nutritional assessments.
Document patient charts with nutritional planning, and update as changes in nutritional needs occur.
Why Join Us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position
also offers (full-time & part-time staff only):
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Opening a Brand-New Hospital: Join a team of accomplished leaders to open a brand-new hospital, built from the ground up with cutting edge technology.
What we’re looking for
Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Requires a minimum of three (3) years dietary experience in a health care facility, with concentration in nutritional in nutritional assessment and planning.
- Current Registration with the American Dietetic Association (RD or RDN) or similar organization and licensure per state of practice required
EEOC Statement
Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Dietitian provides nutritional assessments, develops modified diet plans, and counsels patients and families on dietary goals. They also monitor dietary services to ensure compliance with JCAHO standards and contribute to patient care plans.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and possess at least three years of healthcare dietary experience. Current registration as an RD or RDN with the American Dietetic Association and appropriate state licensure are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dietitian Career Context
Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 30% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
In Florida, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$74k (69 salary observations; 323 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (2,400 salary observations; 8,206 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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