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Fayetteville, Arkansas

Clinical Dietitian

DietitianFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

The Clinical Dietitian I provides overall nutrition care to patients and is considered an entry-level role. Assures that the nutritional needs of the individual patients are being met and that all documentation as it relates to the patient’s nutritional status is complete and accurate.

Plans and administers activities related to resident/patient nutrition care, complying with the standards established by Aramark Healthcare, regulatory agencies, and clients. Establishes and maintains effective multidisciplinary relationships to provide a unified approach to patient care. Job Responsibilities

Assess patient's nutritional status and develop individualized nutrition plans based on their medical history, current health status, and specific needs

Provide education and counseling to patients and their families on proper nutrition, healthy eating habits, and lifestyle changes

Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement clinical protocols and best practices for nutrition care

Monitor patients' progress and make modifications to their nutrition plans as needed

Stay up-to-date with the latest research and developments in the field of clinical nutrition

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice. Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master’s degree in nutrition or a related field.
  • Registered Dietitian (RD) certification.
  • At least one year of clinical experience preferred

Licensed Dietitian Status in Mississippi

  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
  • Passion for improving patient outcomes through high-quality nutrition care.

Conditions of employment include busy hospital and outpatient settings, from patient rooms/floors to kitchen/serving areas. About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential.

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Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Dietitian assesses patient nutritional status to develop and implement individualized nutrition plans. They also provide education to patients and families while collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure high-quality care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in nutrition or a related field and possess a Registered Dietitian (RD) certification. Licensed Dietitian status in Mississippi is required, with at least one year of clinical experience preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentNutrition care planningPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationMedical history analysisInterpersonal skills

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 38% have no call, 76% 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).

Clinical Nutrition pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Dietitian at Aramark a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 3,187 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Dietitian Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs

6
<$80k
5
$80k-95k
8
$95k-110k
6
$110k-125k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs

401k / retirement match
70%
CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Relocation assistance
9%
Visa sponsorship
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$45-$60/hr
#2

Regional Dietitian Wellbeing Director- Allergen Management

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#3

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$48-$57.2/hr
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Fayetteville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$346k
Typical market rent
$1,612/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.4
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 · Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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1,001-5,000 employees