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Posted August 01, 2026

Reg Dietitian Consultant/Amb/UKHC

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States 40502 Full Time
Reference: 286206378


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 RE55302
Working Title Dietitian Registered Senior/UKHC
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
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Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
Registered Dietitian
Physical Requirements
Requires frequent standing, walking, lifting of objects up to 25 lbs, and sitting at desk with frequent phone and computer use.
Shift
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Job Summary
The division of Pediatric High BMI seeks a Registered Dietitian Senior to provide clinical support services. This position will provide complex nutritional care for outpatient Pediatric High BMI patients.

The ideal candidate will be able to integrate current practice guidelines, make clinical judgements and dietary recommendations. This position will assist division duties within scope that may be assigned by providers, clinical staff, or supervisor. This position will provide direct patient care.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate will be able to integrate current practice guidelines, make clinical judgements and dietary recommendations. Direct patient care and critical thinking skills; basic computer navigation skills, and working knowledge of the internet; ability to communicate with patient families and provider/peer team. Electronic health record knowledge or familiarity of similar system.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Registered Dietitian
Deadline to Apply 08/06/2026
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 (*).

  1. * Are you a registered dietitian or eligible to obtain this registration by date of hire?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * 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
  3. * 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
  4. * Describe why you are interested in Pediatric Obesity and Weight Management.

    (Open Ended Question)


Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents




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