Clinical Hybrid Dietitian
Listed compensation
Starts at $65K+
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Job Description
Take the next step in your career with Morrison Healthcare as a Clinical Dietitian in Fort Smith, AR!
Location: Morrison Healthcare at Mercy Health in Fort Smith, AR
Setting: 280 bed regional hospital includes a Level III Trauma Center and brand new regional cancer center. Schedule: 1 day a week remote, rotating weekend scheduleRequirement: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist or CDR exam eligible. New grads welcome to apply!
Position Details: This is an excellent opportunity for a dietitian who thrives in a supportive environment focused on teamwork, clinical excellence, and compassionate care.
As part of the team, you'll have the opportunity to care for patients with a variety of nutrition therapy needs including diabetes, oncology, critical care, long term care, and malnutrition. Salary: Starts at $65,000+ (negotiable based on experience)
Other Compensation: $10,000 Sign On Bonus + $7,500 Relocation Assistance
We go the extra mile for our Dietitians with benefits designed to support education, career growth, and professional success! Special perks include:
- Education Reimbursement – Financial support for advanced learning
- Career Advancement – Growth programs tailored to RDNs
- Board Certifications – Financial rewards for obtaining specialty certifications
- Relocation Assistance – Support when moving 50+ miles (based on location)
- Professional Membership Dues, CDR, & Licensure Coverage – We cover your professional fees
- Free CEUs – Through our nutrition education webinar series
Why Choose a Career as a Compass Group Dietitian?
Compass Group employs over 3,000 RDNs across the United States, making us one of the nation’s largest employers of Dietitians in a variety of settings:
- Hospitals and healthcare systems
- Senior living communities
- Schools and universities
- Corporate wellness programs
- Food service operations
We Offer Unmatched Opportunities for Professional Growth
- Specialization
- Leadership development
- Cross-functional career paths
The company has earned significant recognition, including being named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for five consecutive years, and appearing on Training Magazine’s Top 125 Organizations list for six straight years.
At Compass Group, we prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth with a comprehensive benefits package:
- Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Financial Security – Life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage
- Retirement Ready – 401(k) and retirement plans to invest in your future
- Time Off – Flexible/Paid Time Off and holiday pay (varies by site/state), Paid Parental Leave, Personal Leave
- Exclusive Perks – Shopping discounts, commuter benefits, and more
- Wellness & Support – Employee Assistance Program, FSAs, and health programs
- Protection Plans – Identity Theft Protection and pet insurance
Job Summary
Make a real impact as a Clinical Dietitian! You’ll provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and education in an acute care setting, working with a collaborative team to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based nutrition care.
What You’ll Do
- Clinical Nutrition Care: Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized care plans to promote recovery and improve health outcomes
- Education: Provide guidance on nutrition and lifestyle strategies to support sustainable, long-term wellness to patients, families, staff, and the community
- Evidence-Based Practice: Apply the latest research in alignment with the diet manual, company policies, and facility protocols to ensure high-quality, consistent care
- Quality & Performance Improvement: Contribute to QAPI initiatives aimed at advancing patient care and clinical excellence
- Collaboration & Service Excellence: Partner with the food service management team to help achieve patient satisfaction and service goals
- Mentorship & Professional Development: Support the growth of staff and dietetic interns through education and training as applicable
What We’re Looking For
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or CDR exam eligible
- Licensed Dietitian (or willing to obtain) in the state of practice as applicable
- Healthcare experience preferred—new graduates with strong clinical training are encouraged to apply
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- You’ll be part of an environment where your ideas are welcomed, and your growth is encouraged
- You’ll have access to ongoing education, resources, development, and advancement opportunities to support your career path
- You’ll have the autonomy to apply your clinical judgment while still having guidance when you need it Apply to Compass Group today!
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position.
While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: info.flclearinghouse.com
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Compass Group maintains a drug-free workplace.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Dietitian will perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized care plans to improve patient outcomes in an acute care setting. They will also provide nutrition education to patients, families, and staff while contributing to quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or eligible to sit for the CDR exam. A license to practice as a dietitian in the state is required or must be obtained.
Key Skills
Dietitian Career Context
Of the 40 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 25% have no call, 75% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $65k | Clinical Nutrition median $80k (middle half $73k–$89k)151 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$75k in purchasing power | Arkansas index 86.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Clinical Nutrition listings in Arkansas | 24 active | 3,046 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 23% remote · 25% no call · 75% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | US Dietitian listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 4% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Clinical Nutrition listings | 1,128 in the last 30 days | 736 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Clinical Nutrition pay trend | +4.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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