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Orlando, Florida

Registered Dietitian (Per Diem)

DietitianPer Diem

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Job Description

Position Summary

Now Hiring: Dietitian, Registered (Pool)

Pool/Per Diem Position

Make a Difference Through Nutrition Care

Orlando Health is seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable Registered Dietitian to join our team. In this role, you will assess patients' nutritional needs and develop individualized nutrition care plans that support healing, recovery, and overall wellness.

As a trusted member of the healthcare team, you will provide evidence-based nutrition guidance, educate patients and families, and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.

What You'll Do

  • Assess patient nutritional needs and develop individualized care plans
  • Provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling
  • Educate patients, families, and healthcare team members on nutrition-related topics
  • Document dietary assessments and nutrition care plans in the medical record
  • Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborate with physicians and care teams
  • Serve as a nutrition consultant and advocate for patient wellness
  • Review current research and support updates to menus, diet manuals, and standards of care
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and community outreach opportunities
  • Ensure compliance with Orlando Health policies, procedures, and regulatory standards

Qualifications

  • Education
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

Coursework accredited or approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)

Licensure & Certification

  • Registered Dietitian credential through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
  • Current State of Florida Dietitian Licensure

Experience

No prior experience required

Why Orlando Health?

  • Opportunity to positively impact patient health and recovery
  • Collaborative and supportive healthcare environment
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Work alongside multidisciplinary healthcare teams
  • Commitment to excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care
  • Ideal Candidate
  • Passionate about nutrition and patient education
  • Strong communication and counseling skills
  • Knowledgeable in evidence-based nutrition practices
  • Team-oriented and committed to exceptional patient care

Dedicated to Continuous Learning and Professional Growth

At Orlando Health, our Registered Dietitians play a vital role in improving the health and well-being of our patients and community. Join a team dedicated to excellence in patient care and nutrition services.

Orlando Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Dietitian will assess patient nutritional needs and develop individualized care plans to support recovery and wellness. They will also provide medical nutrition therapy, educate patients and families, and collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Nutrition assessmentDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical nutritionDietary assessmentPatient advocacyRegulatory complianceCommunication 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.

Top contract/1099 Dietitian Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 29 employers

17
<$100k
9
$100k-120k
5
$120k-140k
4
$146k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs

401k / retirement match
78%
CME allowance
39%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Relocation assistance
4%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$60-$70/hr
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$60-$70/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,208 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Orlando

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$357k
Typical market rent
$1,896/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Orlando Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Orlando, FL
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Ongoing professional development opportunities
Collaborative and supportive healthcare environment