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Sutter Health
Sacramento, California

Clinical Dietitian II

DietitianIncludes weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$53.98-$75.57/hr

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Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento

Position Overview

Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and/or Diabetes Self-management Education/Training (DSMT). Exercises sound judgment and developed clinical skills to implement the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner.

Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication.

Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Job Description

EDUCATION:

Completion of an accredited degree program and a supervised practice program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics

Certification & Licensure

  • RD-Registered Dietitian within 90 days
  • OR RDN-Registered Dietitian Nutritionist within 90 days

Advanced certification as determined by the hiring manager.

  • OR CSDH – Certified Specialist in Digestive Health
  • OR CSR – Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition
  • OR CSG – Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition
  • OR CSP – Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition
  • OR CSPCC – Certified Specialist in Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition
  • OR CSO – Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition
  • OR CSOWM – Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management
  • OR CSSD – Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics
  • OR CDCES – Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
  • OR CNSC – Certified Nutrition Support Clinician

Typical Experience

2 years recent relevant experience

Skills and Knowledge

Provides complex care using a strong understanding of human anatomy, pathophysiology, pharmacology, laboratory results, and medical terminology.

Excellent written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and electronic health records (EHR).

Ability To

Interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Work autonomously, as well as part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options. Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Compassionately and effectively interact with patients and staff with diverse ages, backgrounds, cultures, values, beliefs, and behaviors.

Retain and apply new knowledge and skills.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule: Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Once a Month, One Weekend Shift a month

Benefits

No

Unions

No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

0

Employee Status

Per Diem/Casual

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
  • Pay Range is $53.98 to $75.57 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location.

Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy and Diabetes Self-management Education to patients based on their diagnosis. Collaborates with healthcare providers and families to implement effective care plans while adhering to safety and privacy regulations.

Requirements

Requires completion of an accredited degree and supervised practice program in nutrition and dietetics. Candidates must hold or be eligible for Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification within 90 days and possess at least 2 years of recent relevant experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Communication SkillsData Interpretation

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 45 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 31% are remote, 24% have no call, 67% require no weekends.

In California, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (342 salary observations; 677 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (2,478 salary observations; 8,477 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)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $122k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Dietitian Jobs

45 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 22 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
81%
Sign-on bonus
44%
CME allowance
26%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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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 3,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Sacramento

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Typical market rent
$2,056/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
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 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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