Registered Dietitian
Highlands Oncology Group
Posted on Mar 20, 2026
Registered Dietitian
3.3 out of 5 stars
3901 Parkway Circle, Springdale, AR 72762
Part-time
Job details
Job type
- Part-time
Medical specialty
- Dietetics
Work setting
- Outpatient
- Clinic
Full job description
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients facing cancer. As a part-time Registered Dietician in our private oncology clinic, you’ll provide compassionate, evidence-based nutrition guidance that supports treatment, enhances quality of life, and empowers patients through every stage of their journey. Join a collaborative care team that values your expertise—and experience the fulfillment of helping patients thrive in a setting built on personalized, patient-centered care.
Highlands Oncology began in 1996 with three physicians and a desire to change the face of oncology care in our community. Dr. Malcolm Hayward, Dr. Dan Bradford, and Dr. Thad Beck knew that patients do better at home, in the community where they live and work, and where their support system is already in place. In furthering that goal, Highlands has grown with the region from a single location 26 years ago, to 6 locations in Northwest and Northcentral Arkansas today employing more than 850 diverse team members.
As Northwest Arkansas continues to grow, so must the services and providers available in the region. Highlands Oncology is committed to remaining on the cutting edge to ensure our community has access to the very best cancer care. What we have is something quite unique right here in our own backyard with a caring multidisciplinary team focused on treating patients like family.
Job Summary: Provide medical nutrition therapy to patients with a cancer diagnosis, who may be undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, and/or surgery, and may have special nutrition needs, such as feeding tubes.
Job Duties / Responsibilities:
- Provide medical nutrition therapy to patients at Highlands Oncology.
- Provide diet consultation, nutrition assessment, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation of adult patients.
- Instruct and counsel patients and family members on normal nutrition and/or therapeutic diets with consideration to their education, readiness to learn, cultural, and socio-economic background. All education sessions will be documented in the medical record.
- Work in conjunction with referring providers and coordination of care.
- Develop patient education such as handouts, recipes, videos, and other resources.
- Assist in the development of additional support programs designed to meet specialized nutrition needs for patient populations, such as those with feeding tubes, breast cancer, and / or other topics as needed.
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams (oncologists, nurses, social workers, pharmacists) to ensure coordinated care.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Strong understanding of cancer-related nutrition issues, including cachexia, treatment-related side effects, and malnutrition.
- Experience developing individualized nutrition care plans that support treatment goals (chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, immunotherapy).
- Competency in documenting care in an EMR system with accuracy and efficiency.
- Ability to educate and counsel patients and families with clarity, empathy, and cultural sensitivity.
- Strong motivational interviewing skills to support behavior change during complex, high-stress diagnoses.
- Excellent listening and communication skills to translate complex nutrition concepts into understandable guidance.
- Ability to manage a varied caseload while adapting to the changing needs of oncology care.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and staying current on oncology nutrition research.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities to balance scheduled consults, follow-ups, and documentation.
- Experience maintaining compliance with HIPAA and clinic policies related to patient information and safety.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, patient-centered clinical environment.
Certifications/Licenses/Education/or Experience in a related field:
- Master’s degree from an accredited Nutrition or Dietetics program.
- Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- Licensed with the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board or eligible upon hire.
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting for prolonged periods of time at a desk.
- Computer use that requires visual acuity, typing, use of mouse/keyboard, and staring at a screen for extended periods of time.
- Occasionally lifting objects of up to 25 pounds such as files, office supplies, assisting patients when needed, etc.
- Walking and standing for continuous periods around the office or clinic as needed.
- Fine motor skills for tasks like typing, writing, handling small objects or equipment and materials.
- Adequate mobility for daily interactions, delivering packages throughout the clinic daily, and traveling between company locations as needed.
Work Environment:
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Due to the nature of our business and the use of radiation and hazardous chemicals, it is imperative that all employees foster a culture and environment of safety.
- Safety Sensitive: In accordance with the Arkansas code this position is designated as a safety sensitive position wherein the employee performing the job duties under the influence may constitute a threat to health or safety.
Highlands Oncology offers a full suite of benefits to all full-time employees that includes those pictured below and MANY MORE...
- Certified a Great Place to Work!
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