Registered Dietitian (68231)
On-siteOrlando, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Provide one-on-one nutrition counseling to low-risk patients, focusing on weight management and chronic disease prevention. Conduct initial assessments to understand patient history and habits, then develop personalized recommendations and monitor progress. Deliver follow-up sessions to assess progress, answer questions, and provide ongoing support in dietary change. Maintain accurate records of patient interactions, assessments, and educational materials. Develop and deliver educational content, including presentations and handouts, and teach group classes on nutrition and lifestyle modifications. Stay up to date with the latest clinical nutrition research to provide evidence-based information. Bilingual English and Spanish is required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited program through ACEND
- Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- 0-2 years of experience as a registered dietitian
- Licensed in the state of employment as Dietitian/Nutritionist, if applicable; or willing to obtain license upon hire
- Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Basic knowledge of clinical nutrition principles and dietary management of common chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity
- Knowledge of effective strategies for teaching and educating patients about general nutrition and dietary modifications
- Awareness of cultural and ethnic factors that may influence dietary choices and the ability to provide culturally sensitive nutrition advice
- Awareness of various health conditions and their dietary implications, especially in an outpatient setting
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to create engaging educational materials and deliver presentations or classes to groups of patients
- Effective time management skills to balance teaching classes, conducting one on one sessions, and developing educational content
- Strong organizational skills to manage a varied caseload and maintain accurate documentation
- Strong customer service skills to provide patients with positive and supportive experience
- Willingness and enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional development in the field of clinical nutrition
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- Required - Accepts working flexible schedules and locations if necessary
- Must be able to travel to multiple locations for work (i.e. travel to attend meetings, events, conferences)
- Must be able to exert regularly up to 10 pounds of force, frequently exert 30 pounds of force and occasionally exert 50 pounds of force
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, or other equipment
Desired Qualifications
- Graduate degree preferred
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