Bariatric Registered Dietitian - BayCare : Job Details

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

***Sign on bonuses available***

Summary:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Required Education: Bachelors Degree in Food and Nutrition;
• Preferred Education: Masters Degree in Food and Nutrition; OR Related Field.
• Required Licensure includes Registered Dietitian through CDR and licensure through the State of Florida.
• Effective January 1, 2024, a graduate degree is required for those not initially credentialed by 12/31/23. A graduate degree includes a master's degree, practice doctorate, doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, EdD or, DSc).

Location: Winter Haven Hospital

Status: Full Time

Shift Hours: 8:00am- 5:00pm

Weekend Work: Occasional

On Call: No

How often will this team member be working remotely? Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled