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

1 yr

Registered Dietitian

Lift and push up to 50 lbs; stand and walk with up to 25 lbs; regularly sitting for long periods of time with repetitive motion; job related travel.

Variable, could include days, evenings, and/or weekends.

Hybrid work option available.

The Food as Health Program at UK HealthCare is dedicated to improving health outcomes through medically tailored nutrition support, nutrition education, and food access initiatives. The Registered Dietitian (RD) will play a central role in delivering evidence-based nutrition care, supporting program operations, and advancing food-as-medicine interventions across clinical and community settings.

This position collaborates with program team members to address nutrition-related chronic disease and food insecurity while promoting sustainable healthy habits for enrollees participating in the food as health program.

Hybrid work option available.

Microsoft Office, EMR, Excel, medical terminology, clinical and community nutrition knowledge, data analysis/quality improvement

Master’s degree and three years of experience preferred in community or clinical nutrition settings

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.

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