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Reg Dietitian Consultant/Amb/UKHC

UK HealthCare, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598

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Job Title Registered Dietitian Consultant / Amb / UKHC

Requisition Number RE52375

Department M4000: Pediatrics Clinic

Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 10

Salary Range $53,072 – $81,328 per year

Type of Position Staff Position, Full‑Time

Required Education BS

Required Experience 1 year

Required License/Registration/Certification Registered Dietitian

Physical Requirements Regularly sitting, standing, walking; occasional pushing, pulling, or lifting objects up to 10 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs.

Shift Monday – Friday, Day Shift; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk)

Job Summary The Pediatric Gastroenterology Division seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide patient care for GI disease management. Responsibilities include patient education, assisting providers in developing nutrition management plans, clinical evaluation and interventions, and working with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Complete comprehensive pediatric nutrition assessment, behavior modification, tube feeding assessment, and monitoring.

Educate patients and families on weight‑loss, hepatic preservation, limited carbohydrate, allergy, EoE, IBD, and other diet plans.

Collaborate with pediatric gastroenterologist, obesity specialist, registered nurse, and clinic coordinator.

Support a growing GI/NAFLD/BMI program with goal‑oriented, innovative care.

Qualifications

Registered Dietitian with BS degree.

Minimum 1 year of related experience.

Strong interpersonal communication and team‑work skills.

Preferred: Previous experience in pediatric dietetics.

Preferred Education/Experience Previous experience in pediatric dietetics preferred.

Deadline to Apply 01/05/2026

Equal Opportunity Statement 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. The University follows both federal and state constitutions and all applicable laws on nondiscrimination, providing equal opportunity 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, disability, veteran status, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or socioeconomic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources, including a national background check and/or drug screen.

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