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Little Rock, Arkansas

Registered Dietitian- Outpatient

DietitianFull-Time

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11/07/2026

Type of Position

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

  • UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
  • Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
  • Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
  • Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
  • Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
  • Career Training and Educational Opportunities
  • Merchant Discounts
  • Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department: OPS | NUTRI Outpatient Nutrition

Department's Website

Summary of Job Duties

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for providing nutritional care individually and as part of the outpatient team. The Registered Dietitian is responsible for educating patients, family, professional staff, and students/interns. The Registered Dietitian works under the general direction and reports to Nutrition Department Outpatient Team Lead.

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications - Registered Dietitian
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics
  • Registered Dietitian (RD)
  • Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Arkansas
  • Completion of a dietetic internship
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Interviewing candidates with all levels of experience - Nutrition, LD & RD

Preferred Qualifications

  • Clinical experience
  • Registered Dietitian and Licensed by the State of Arkansas preferred
  • Registered Dietitian II

RD, LD

  • 1-year clinical experience
  • Registered Dietitian III
  • Master’s degree required or Specialty Certification required
  • Precepts dietetic interns in the UAMS internship program
  • 2+ years’ experience
  • Registered Dietitian IV
  • 4 + years’ experience
  • Masters required
  • Specialty Certification required

Additional Information

Responsibilities:

  • Assessing the nutritional needs of the patient and making recommendations to meet those needs.
  • Documentation in the electronic medical record.
  • Education of family, students, and other professional staff.
  • Teaching, discussing with medical staff and other caregivers the patient needs.
  • Clerical and office duties.
  • Presentations outside the hospital as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

  • Constant Activities: Read, concentrate, think analytically
  • Frequent Activities: Stand; Sit; Walk; Use hands to touch, handle or feel; Talk; Hear
  • Occasional Activities: Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead; Taste or smell
  • Lift and carry weight: 10 lbs. or less
  • Push and pull weight: 10 lbs. or less
  • Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment
  • Noise Level: Moderate
  • Visual Requirements: Near visual acuity
  • Hazards: Biological

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

Resume

Optional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law.

Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity

Frequent Physical Activity

Occasional Physical Activity

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient educationClinical nutritionElectronic medical record documentationOral communicationInterdisciplinary collaborationMedical staff consultation

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 36% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dietitian Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs · 24 employers

5
<$80k
8
$80k-95k
7
$95k-110k
5
$110k-125k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
35%
Sign-on bonus
17%
Relocation assistance
4%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Compass Group · Costa Mesa, California

$110k-$120k
#2

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$48-$57.2/hr
#3

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#4

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$70k-$117k
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,208 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Little Rock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$217k
Typical market rent
$1,212/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities