Reg Dietitian Consultant/Amb/UKHC

Job Title
Reg Dietitian Consultant/Amb/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE53795

Working Title
Registered Dietitian

Department Name
H3470:Food Alliance

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
10

Salary Range
$53,072-81,328/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Part-Time

Required Education

BS

Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Dietitian

Physical Requirements

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.

Shift

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

Hybrid work option available.

Job Summary

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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

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

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

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

Deadline to Apply
04/02/2026

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.