Registered Dietitian (Per 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
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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