Reg Dietitian Consultant/Amb/UKHC at University of Kentucky Reg Dietitian Consultant/Amb/UKHC at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky Posted in 1 day ago.
Job Description:
University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. Posting Details Posting Details Job Title Reg Dietitian Consultant/Amb/UKHC Requisition Number RE52375 Working Title Department Name M4000:
Pediatrics Clinic 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 Click here for more information about equivalencies: Required Related Experience 1 yr Required License/Registration/Certification Registered Dietitian Physical Requirements The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs. Shift Monday - Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00am - 5:00pm (40 hrs/wk). Job Summary The Pediatric Gastroenterology Division seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide patient care for GI disease management. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, patient education and assisting providers in developing nutrition management plans, clinical evaluation, or interventions. The person in this position must be adept at working with a multidisciplinary team and have strong interpersonal communication skills. A successful applicant can work within a large team of providers, including a pediatric gastroenterologist, obesity specialist, registered NURSE, and a clinic coordinator. The position requires the applicant to be able to complete a complete Pediatric Nutrition assessment, behavior modification, tube feeding assessment, and monitoring. It may work with patients who are malnourished or have IBD, IBS, and general disorders in the area of gastroenterology and hepatitis. A successful candidate will be a good educator and able to work with families on many different diets, including, but not limited to, weight loss, hepatic preservation, limited carbohydrate diets, various diets for Allergy, EoE, IBD, and others. The successful applicant will be ambitious, goal-oriented, innovative, and studious, eager to support our dynamic and rapidly growing
GI/NAFLD/BMI
program.
Skills / Knowledge
/ Abilities none Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Previous experience in pediatric dietetics preferred. Deadline to Apply 06/17/2026 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 a registered dietitian or eligible to obtain this registration by date of hire? Yes No
- How many years of paid clinical dietetics experience do you have, specifically with pediatric patients? None More than 0, through 2 years More than 2 years, through 4 years More than 4 years
- Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience providing dietary management and education. None More than 0, up through 1 year More than 1 year, up through 2 years More than 2 years, up through 3 years More than 3 years
- Do you have Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) Certification or are certified in Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), or eligible to obtain this by date of hire?
Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Salary:
$53,072.00