<p>Position Summary The Registered Dietitian provides evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to patients as part of the Clinical Nutrition team. Opening Summer 2026 at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL. Orlando Health offers a great DAY ONE benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Drug Plans Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts Paid Time Off (accrued) Education Assistance: Preferred Education Program-100% PAID Tuition, Tuition reimbursement & repayment of previous loans Disability and Life Insurance Retirement Savings Plan Family Care Benefits & so much more! Responsibilities Essential Functions • Writes orders per policy. • Counsels patients and/or significant others on nutritional principles, dietary plans, and food selections, considering cultural, religious, and ethnic requests/preferences. • Develops, implements, and documents the nutritional care plans based on assessment of patient nutritional needs considering nutrition status and disease state requirements. • Demonstrates the necessary competency level to assess patient's nutritional requirements and specific needs over the lifespan. • Demonstrates evidenced-based knowledge of medical nutrition therapy for appropriate nutrition-related care of patients. • Communicates appropriate dietary history and nutritional care data through the medical record documentation system. Participates in physician and health care team interdisciplinary rounds, as applicable. • The Registered Dietitian is expected to adhere to Orlando Health policies, procedures, guidelines, mission and vision statements, and commitment to excellence. • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions • Represents Orlando Health through outside speaking engagements to the community and/or media events as assigned. • Represents Clinical Nutrition Department as a participant on task force or committee as assigned. Qualifications Education/Training Bachelor's Degree from a U.S. regionally accredited university or college and coursework accredited or approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). Licensure/Certification • Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) • Must maintain licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist with the State of Florida</p> <p>Education/Training Bachelor's Degree from a U.S. regionally accredited university or college and coursework accredited or approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). Licensure/Certification • Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) • Must maintain licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist with the State of Florida</p> <p>Essential Functions • Writes orders per policy. • Counsels patients and/or significant others on nutritional principles, dietary plans, and food selections, considering cultural, religious, and ethnic requests/preferences. • Develops, implements, and documents the nutritional care plans based on assessment of patient nutritional needs considering nutrition status and disease state requirements. • Demonstrates the necessary competency level to assess patient's nutritional requirements and specific needs over the lifespan. • Demonstrates evidenced-based knowledge of medical nutrition therapy for appropriate nutrition-related care of patients. • Communicates appropriate dietary history and nutritional care data through the medical record documentation system. Participates in physician and health care team interdisciplinary rounds, as applicable. • The Registered Dietitian is expected to adhere to Orlando Health policies, procedures, guidelines, mission and vision statements, and commitment to excellence. • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions • Represents Orlando Health through outside speaking engagements to the community and/or media events as assigned. • Represents Clinical Nutrition Department as a participant on task force or committee as assigned.</p>