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Registered Dietitian - Pediatrics, Division of Genetics and Metabolism
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- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
- Master's degree

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Registered Dietitian - Pediatrics, Division of Genetics and Metabolism

University of Florida -
Gainesville, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
$70,000 - $80,000 a year

Qualifications

Patient follow-up care
Medical documentation
Clinical research
Case assessment
Food management
Working with pediatric populations
Patient advocacy
Clinical case management notes
Mid-level
Medical genetics and genomics
Master's degree
Nutrition
Master's degree in nutrition
Food service inventory management
Working with individuals with specific medical conditions
Clinical staff training
Professional development support
Bachelor's degree
Clinical staff mentoring
Clinical rotations supervision
Public health
Organizational skills
Dietetics
Registered Dietitian
Patient interaction
1 year
Research participation
Patient treatment
Patient education
Patient referrals

Full Job Description

JOB NO:

538641

WORK TYPE:

Staff Full-Time

LOCATION:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES:

Allied Health, Health Care Administration/Support

DEPARTMENT:

29091100 - MD-PEDS-GENETICS

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Dietitian II

CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.

What You'll Do

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

What We're Looking For

Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or 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

Why Choose UF Health

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

PREFERRED:

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.

This is a time-limited position.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:

Yes

ADVERTISED:

02 Jul 2026

Eastern Daylight Time

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:

02 Aug 2026

Eastern Daylight Time

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