Reg Dietitian Consultant/Amb/UKHC in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky

1 yr

Registered Dietitian

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.

Monday – Friday, Day Shift; Variable 8:00am – 7:00pm (40 hrs/wk)

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.

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.

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

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.