Registered Dietitian - Pediatrics

Status: Full Time | Shift: 8:00am – 4:30pm | Weekend Work: Occasional

Location: St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital (Tampa, FL)

Are you a passionate and dedicated Registered Dietitian looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care? BayCare, a leading healthcare provider in Central Florida region is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our multidisciplinary team. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a competitive sign‑on bonus

Key Responsibilities:

- Responsible for providing optimal medical nutrition therapy to internal and external customers through comprehensive nutrition assessment and counseling for disease management, treatment and/or prevention.
- Manages appointment schedule and administrative duties, leads one‑on‑one appointments, group classes and/or in‑services for interdisciplinary treatment teams.
- Coordinates with other service lines whose customers benefit from nutrition intervention.
- Collaborates with all departments involved in the outpatient appointment process.
- Sends documentation of customer's nutrition care plan to referring provider and documents in the electronic medical record.
- May be called upon to perform the duties of an inpatient Registered Dietitian per the needs of the department; as such, must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform safe and effective inpatient care.

Qualifications:

- Required: Bachelors - Food & Nutrition / Related Field
- Preferred:



Masters - Food & Nutrition / Related Field (Effective January 1, 2024, a graduate degree is required for those not initially credentialed by 12/31/23)
- Required: Registered Dietitian through CDR and licensure through the State of Florida, or attainment of state licensure within 12 months of employment.
- Preferred: Board Certified Specialist via CDR or other professional group

Why BayCare?

- Sign-On Bonus may be available at the time of offer
- Career Advancement Opportunities: RD I, RD II, Supervisor RD roles
- Diverse Practice Settings: Inpatient and Outpatient roles tailored to each RD’s strengths and passions
- Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
- Competitive Perks Package
- Annual Merit Increases & Team Award Incentives
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Free Access to 200+ CEU Courses
- Complimentary Access to JPEN, NCP, and Certification Study Materials via BayCare Medical Library
- Collaborative RD Network: Connect with dietitians across multiple counties in the Tampa Bay area

About BayCare:

BayCare is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area, operating 16 hospitals, a long‑term acute care facility, home health services, and outpatient centers while partnering with thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we are dedicated to a culture of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.

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📌 Pediatrics Registered Dietitian (Saint Joseph's)
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