DIETICIAN

State of Arkansas • Searcy, AR

26d • $59,985 - $88,778

About The Position

The Dietitian works in the Arkansas Department of Health’s Division of Local Public Health, serving White County and the Cross, Jackson, White, and Woodruff counties, as well as surrounding counties when needed. The role manages and oversees nutrition care by assessing clients’ nutritional needs, developing individualized meal plans, providing nutrition education, and supporting clients’ health in collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team. The position is classified as safety sensitive.

The role requires frequent in-state travel and occasional work outside standard business hours. A valid driver’s license and active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) are required. An active Certified Lactation Counselor or similar lactation support certification and experience with electronic health records or other patient/client management systems are preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Valid, unrestricted Dietitian license issued by the Arkansas State Board of Dietetics.
• Active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Frequent in-state travel is required.
• Occasional work outside standard business hours may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with electronic health records or another patient/client management system.
• Active certification as a Certified Lactation Counselor or similar lactation support certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments, including evaluating clients’ dietary habits, health conditions, and preferences, and develop individualized meal plans suited to their medical and cultural needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers to assess dietary requirements, including those related to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, allergies, or swallowing difficulties.
• Develop, implement, and monitor personalized nutrition plans that meet medical, cultural, and dietary standards.
• Provide individual nutrition counseling on healthy eating, disease prevention, and nutrition management of medical conditions.
• Maintain accurate and current records of clients’ dietary needs, meal plans, and counseling sessions in accordance with documentation requirements.
• Ensure nutrition care and food service practices comply with applicable state and federal regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time