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Oakland, California

Clinical Dietitian II

DietitianIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$53.25-$74.55/hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

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

Organization

ABSMC-Alta Bates Summit Med Center

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. *

To Cover All 3 ABSMC Campuses (Summit, Alta Bates, and Herrick)

  • Job Description:

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). Job Description modifications for union represented position are subject to CBA guidelines.

Education

  • Master's degree
  • OR RD/RDN evidencing the completion of the required level of education

Certification & Licensure

  • RD-Registered Dietitian
  • OR RDN-Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

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

Varied

Schedule: Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

No

Unions

No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

0

Employee Status

Per Diem/Casual

  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
  • Pay Range is $53.25 to $74.55 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers 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 across three medical campuses. Ensures optimal patient care by conducting assessments, monitoring progress, and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree or RD/RDN certification along with at least two years of recent relevant experience. Candidates must possess strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in electronic health records.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Data InterpretationPatient PrivacyInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 26% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

In California, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (330 salary observations; 659 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (2,428 salary observations; 8,305 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).

Top contract/1099 Dietitian Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 28 employers

16
<$100k
5
$100k-120k
3
$120k-140k
11
$146k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs

401k / retirement match
70%
CME allowance
43%
Sign-on bonus
35%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

PACE Registered Dietitian Part-Time (Central Valley PACE - Merced)

Golden Valley Health Centers · Merced, California

$48-$52/hr
#2

Registered Dietitian Inpatient PRNPer Diem

Intermountain Health · Layton, Utah

$32.34-$49.94/hr
#3

Adjunct Nutrition Instructor - Registered Dietitian

$50.00Hourly
#4

Registered Dietitian

$36-$48/hr
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,172 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Oakland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$853k
Typical market rent
$2,735/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
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.

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