Perinatal Registered Dietician

The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at USF Health Morsani College of Medicine seeks a full-time registered dietitian specializing in pregnancy and postpartum to provide personalized, evidence-based nutrition guidance to support maternal health and fetal development, assisting with creating meal plans, managing pregnancy conditions including healthy weight gain, management of nausea symptoms and food aversions, gestational diabetes, and optimizing intake of essential nutrients during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. This position is grant funded. This position requires drug screening and level II background check.

• Personalized Nutrition Plans: Develop tailored diet plans based on the individual's preferences, cultural needs, and specific health requirements.
• Nutrient Guidance: Educate patients on the importance of key nutrients like iron, calcium, folic acid, and protein during pregnancy and lactation
• Condition and Symptom Management: Provide dietary interventions for pregnancy-related conditions including gestational diabetes, anemia, nausea, reflux, constipation and food aversions.
• Healthy Weight Management: Help patients achieve and maintain a healthy weight gain during pregnancy and appropriate weight management postpartum.
• Education and Counseling: Empower patients with knowledge about making healthy food choices and understanding their body's nutritional needs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with doctors, midwives, and other healthcare professionals as part of an interdisciplinary team. 
• Develop and deliver patient education materials, group classes, and staff training sessions as needed.
• Support departmental academic activities, including teaching of residents, medical students, PA students, and other learners.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition or related field with at least one year of directly related position-specific experience.  Licensed as Licensed Dietician or Licensed Nutritionist according to Florida Statutes 468.501 -468.518 (Part X) and/or Registration with the American Dietetic Association.

Preferred:

• A Master's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition is Preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and counseling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary academic environment.
• Experience in an outpatient and telehealth clinic setting.
• Background in maternal-child health, nursing, nutrition, public health, or related field.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring learners at various levels of training.
• Bilingual proficiency (e.g., English/Spanish) preferred.

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: 

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance w