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Orange, California

Clinical Dietitian - IP/OP (Per Diem)

DietitianNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$47/hour

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Work Location Orange, California Work Shift Day – 08hrs (United States of America) Why CHOC? At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care.

We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine.

CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you.

Environmental Sustainability Statement Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.

Job Summary The Clinical Dietitian provides age appropriate nutrition care with an emphasis on family centered care through expert practice, education, consultation, research, and leadership.

Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team; serves as a resource for the medical and nursing staff, ancillary team members and community providers.

Will utilize clinical practice and knowledge of advanced pediatric specialty nutrition, the nutrition care process and medical nutrition therapy to provide evidence based nutrition care.

Pay Range Minimum $47.00 Midpoint $47.00 Maximum $47.00 Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements. Experience

  • Required: Completion of a minimum of twelve (12) weeks Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics accredited dietetic internship in an acute care setting. Education
  • Required: Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition related field from an accredited university. Training
  • Required: California Children’s Services (CCS) panel-eligible (per CCS paneling requirements) within 2 years of employment. Minimum of one (1) advanced practice specialty certification or graduate degree. Specialized Skills
  • Required: Knowledge of and ability to provide appropriate family-centered patient care based upon age appropriateness and cultural needs. Excellent customer satisfaction skills; care with sensitivity and respect. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to successfully provide/promote safe care within the parameters of licensure and regulatory requirements, practice requirements and hospital systems. Ability to prioritize and complete duties in a timely and organized manner. Ability to set goals and evaluate results in accordance with the highest standards. Promote teamwork to achieve CHOC's mission. Licensure
  • Required: Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration; RQI Responder required within six (6) months of hire.
  • Preferred: California Children’s Services (CCS) paneled. Work Environments - Functional Demand: Physical Activity Requirements: Physical Activity Lifting Sensory Requirements: Environment Requirements: Non-Discrimination Statement: CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws. CHOC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities. If you desire support or accommodations throughout the Talent Acquisition process, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. Recognized year after year as national leader in employee engagement, and named one of the best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, this is an exciting time to be at CHOC. Our campus is constantly growing and offering new state-of-the art programs and services as we continue to meet the needs of more than 250,000 children annually, making the opportunities for career enrichment endless. We offer highly competitive salary levels and benefits, but the personal growth and fulfillment you’ll find at CHOC, coupled with an inspiring mission to nurture, advance, and protect the health and well being of children, are perhaps the most valuable payouts of all. We hope you will join our dedicated and talented team of associates committed to the highest standards of care and making a difference in the lives of children in Orange County – and beyond. Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety. We're always in search for our next Defender of Childhood! If you don't see a position of interest, or you're simply not ready to apply, feel free to join our Talent Network.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Dietitian provides age-appropriate, evidence-based nutrition care and medical nutrition therapy for a pediatric population. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to serve as a resource for medical staff and community providers.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Dietitian with a Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or a related field and have completed an accredited dietetic internship in acute care. Additional requirements include being CCS panel-eligible and holding at least one advanced practice specialty certification or graduate degree.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationWritten CommunicationTime ManagementGoal SettingCultural Sensitivity

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 49 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% are remote, 27% have no call, 51% require no weekends.

In California, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (109 salary observations; 316 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (906 salary observations; 3,973 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Clinical Nutrition pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Dietitian Jobs

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Salary Distribution30 jobs

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Orange

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.05M
Typical market rent
$3,116/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.