Reg Dietitian Consultant/Amb/UKHC

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

Working Title Registered Dietitian – Pediatric Adolescent Medicine Clinic

Department Name

Department Name MG100: Physician Based Clinics

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 10

Salary Range

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

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

BS

Required License/Registration/Certification

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?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Prefer applicant with experience with adolescents, eating disorders and preventive care.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/03/2026

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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently licensed by the state of Kentucky as a Dietitian or eligible to obtain licensure by date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience providing nutritional counseling to families of infants and toddlers?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience working with adolescent athletes?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience providing nutrititional services and education to patients with eating disorders?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have paid employment experience working on a multidisciplinary team?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you comfortable working with patients with mental health diagnosis?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you comfortable working with patients and families who may have different ethical and moral values than your own?
  • Yes
  • No