Dietitian Dietary General Varies Part Time

Overview

Provides clinical nutrition care to patients, demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assessing data reflective of the patients' status, evaluating nutritional status and developing, implementing, monitoring, and documenting nutrition care plans. Serves as a resource with development of age‑specific education materials and instruction of dietetic students.

Minimum

Education and Experience Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in clinical dietetics. Completion of an American Dietetic Association (ADA) approved dietetic program. Master’s Degree preferred. Prefer three to five years clinical experience, with at least two years in a clinic setting. Must possess thorough knowledge of nutrition assessment and nutrient requirements as well as current theory and practices of dietetics for this patient population.

Familiarity with research procedures and protocols desirable. Must have current CPR certification. Needs strong communication skills and the ability to positively interact with professional and non‑professional hospital and health science center personnel. Must be able to participate as a team member of the interdisciplinary team.

Licensure, Certification & Registration:
Must be eligible to take the ADA Registration exam. Must be a state of Florida licensed dietitian/nutritionist or be eligible for the same. Within six months of starting employment, must have passed the ADA Registration and become licensed as a dietitian/nutritionist in the state of Florida. Failure to do so will result in non‑continuation of employment.