Reg Dietitian Consultant/Amb/UKHC

Reg Dietitian Consultant/Amb/UKHC

Job Title - Reg Dietitian Consultant/Amb/UKHC

Working Title - Registered Dietitian Pediatric Adolescent Medicine Clinic

Department Name - MG100: Physician Based Clinics

Work Location - Lexington, KY

Grade Level - 10

Salary Range - $53,072-81,328/year

Type of Position - Staff

Position Time Status - Full-Time

Required Education - BS

Required Related Experience - 1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification - Registered Dietitian

Physical Requirements - The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with repetitive motion (such as typing); walking including pushing, pulling, and/or lifting up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.

Shift - Monday Friday, Day Shift; Variable 8:00am 7:00pm (40 hrs/wk)

Job Summary - The Department of Pediatrics seeks a Registered Dietitian Consultant to provide clinical support services providing complex nutritional care for outpatient Pediatric patients. The ideal candidate will be able to integrate current practice guidelines, make clinical judgments and dietary recommendations. This position will be tasked to perform any other duties that may be assigned by providers, clinical staff, or supervisor. This position will provide direct patient care.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - Must have experience working with patients birth-24 years of age. Prefer experience working with patients and families with diagnosed eating disorders, obesity, athletes and mental health diagnosis.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

Preferred Education/Experience - Prefer applicant with experience with adolescents, eating disorders and preventive care.

Deadline to Apply - 09/01/2026

Our University Community - We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

1. Are you currently licensed by the state of Kentucky as a Dietitian or eligible to obtain licensure by date of hire?
2. Do you have experience providing nutritional counseling to families of infants and toddlers?
3. Do you have experience working with adolescent athletes?
4. Do you have experience providing nutrition services and education to patients with eating disorders?
5. Do you have paid employment experience working on a multidisciplinary team?
6. Are you comfortable working with patients with mental health diagnosis?
7. Are you comfortable working with patients and families who may have different ethical and moral values than your own?

Applicant Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter