Pediatric Dietitian Consultant - Adolescent Health

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky’s Pediatric Adolescent Medicine Clinic is seeking a Registered Dietitian Consultant to deliver complex nutritional care for outpatient pediatric patients. The role requires integrating guidelines, making clinical judgments, and providing direct patient care within a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates will have experience with patients from birth to 24 years, including adolescents, eating disorders, obesity, and mental health considerations.

Qualifications

• Experience providing nutritional counseling to pediatric patients (birth to 24 years).
• Experience with eating disorders, obesity, athletes, or mental health considerations is preferred.
• Multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration with clinical staff are expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical nutrition support in outpatient pediatrics.
• Integrate current guidelines to inform dietary recommendations and care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to manage complex nutrition cases.

Skills

Pediatric nutrition

Adolescent health

Eating disorders

Mental health

Education

BS

Job description

The University of Kentucky’s Pediatric Adolescent Medicine Clinic is seeking a Registered Dietitian Consultant to deliver complex nutritional care for outpatient pediatric patients. The role requires integrating guidelines, making clinical judgments, and providing direct patient care within a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates will have experience with patients from birth to 24 years, including adolescents, eating disorders, obesity, and mental health considerations.