Registered Dietitian - Pediatrics, Division of Genetics and Metabolism

Job No: 538641
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Health Care Administration/Support
Department:  - MD-PEDS-GENETICS

Join our specialized team at the University of Florida Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetics and Metabolism as a Staff Full-Time Dietitian II, where you'll become an essential part of life‑changing care for patients with genetic metabolic disorders. Based out of our Main Campus in Gainesville, FL, you'll work at the intersection of nutrition science and genetic medicine, providing critical support from newborn screening through lifelong care management.

• Provide specialized nutrition therapy for genetic metabolic patients in clinic and hospital settings (30%)
• Review medical records and make nutrition therapy recommendations to MD geneticists
• Coordinate with physicians and genetic counselors to arrange laboratory testing and patient care
• Assist with Newborn Screening Program referrals and track cases for quarterly reporting (20%)
• Manage food pantry inventory and coordinate with state contracts
• Advocate for patients by developing medical necessity letters and coordinating medical food prescriptions (20%)
• Oversee nutrition services within the Pediatric Genetics program (10%)
• Educate medical students, residents, and nurses while serving as a clinical preceptor (10%)
• Participate in research related to metabolic genetic disorders (10%)
• Provide 24/7 on‑call services in partnership with team dietitians

• Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field
• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Florida licensure as a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist or ability to obtain
• Clinical nutrition experience, preferably in pediatrics or genetics
• Strong organizational skills for case tracking and reporting
• Excellent communication abilities for patient advocacy and education
• Comfort with basic clinical procedures and laboratory coordination

This unique position offers the opportunity to specialize in a rare and impactful field while contributing to research that advances patient care. You’ll work in a collaborative academic environment with competitive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and the satisfaction of making a real difference in patients’ lives through specialized nutrition intervention.

Expected Salary: $70,000–$80,000; commensurate with education and experience.

Must meet the requirements of Chapter 468, Florida Statutes, and have one year of appropriate experience. Licensed as a Dietitian in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes.

• Master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree and two years of appropriate experience in nutrition or public health.
• Experience providing clinical nutrition care to pediatric patients.

Special Instructions To Applicants: In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment

Required:

Yes

Applications Close: 15 February 2026

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352‑392‑2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800‑955‑8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.