Part Time Dietitian
Compensation
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Job Description
Take the next step in your career with Morrison Healthcare as a Part-Time Dietitian in Fort Smith, AR!
Location
Morrison Healthcare at Mercy Health Fort Smith (Arkansas)Setting: Acute CareRequirement: Registered Dietitian or CDR exam eligiblePosition Details: Support multidisciplinary healthcare team as part of a highly engaged and impactful clinical team providing evidence-based nutrition assessments.
Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, speech therapy, and wound care. Ideal candidate is clinically skilled, values teamwork, and is motivated to make a meaningful impact on patient care in an inpatient setting.
We go the extra mile for our Dietitians with perks designed to support education, career growth, and professional success! Special perks include:
Career Advancement-Growth programs tailored to RDNs
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. 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!
- Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story
Associates may be eligible for additional paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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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.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Compass Group maintains a drug-free workplace.
Key Responsibilities
Provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy and comprehensive nutritional assessments for patients in an acute care setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to develop individualized care plans and provide nutrition education to patients and families.
Requirements
Must be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or CDR exam eligible and licensed (or willing to obtain licensure) in the state of practice. Healthcare experience is preferred, though new graduates with strong clinical training are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Dietitian Career Context
Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 26% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Clinical Nutrition median $80k (middle half $71k–$86k)158 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Arkansas index 86.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Clinical Nutrition listings in Arkansas | 24 active | 3,082 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 42% remote · 26% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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