Registered Dietitian - Clinical

DietitianFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 55m ago · Verified live

Job Description

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Closing Date

10/24/2026

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 Inpatient Nutrition

Department's Website

Summary of Job Duties

Make a meaningful impact on patient health as a Registered Dietitian! In this role, you will provide individualized nutritional care while collaborating with an interdisciplinary inpatient care team to support positive patient outcomes.

The Registered Dietitian assesses patients’ nutritional needs, develops appropriate recommendations, and documents care in the electronic medical record. This position also provides education to patients, families, professional staff, students, and dietetic interns. Additional opportunities include collaborating with medical staff and other caregivers, delivering presentations within the community, and helping prepare the next generation of nutrition professionals.

This position works under the general direction of the Nutrition Department Outpatient Team Lead. We welcome candidates with varying levels of clinical nutrition experience and offer multiple career levels based on education, certification, and experience.

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications—Registered Dietitian
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field
  • 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
  • Candidates with all levels of nutrition experience are encouraged to apply

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous clinical experience
  • Current Registered Dietitian credential and licensure in the State of Arkansas
  • Registered Dietitian Career Levels
  • Registered Dietitian II
  • Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian credentials
  • At least one year of clinical experience
  • Registered Dietitian III
  • Master’s degree or specialty certification required
  • At least two years of experience
  • Precepts dietetic interns participating in the UAMS internship program
  • Registered Dietitian IV
  • At least four years of experience
  • Master’s degree 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.

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 https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

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

No

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationElectronic medical record documentationPatient educationOral communicationClinical researchPublic speaking

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Dietitian listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 26% have no call, 68% 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).

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Salary Distribution31 jobs

11
<$85k
9
$85k-100k
5
$100k-115k
6
$115k-130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
20%
Relocation assistance
4%
PSLF eligible
4%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

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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About University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Medical Practices
Little Rock, Arkansas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental and Vision plans
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents
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