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Orange, California

Clinical Dietitian II, Outpatient (Part Time)

DietitianPart-Time

Listed compensation

$35.82-$59.1/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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

Posted 1mo 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 II 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 $35.82 Midpoint $47.46 Maximum $59.10

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: Minimum of three (3) years of pediatric nutrition experience, six (6) years of total acute care experience, or combination of pediatric and acute care experience as approved by the clinical Nutrition Director.

Education

  • Required: Undergraduate or Graduate 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 two (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.
  • Preferred: CCS Paneled.

Work Environments - Functional Demand

Light - Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35 lbs. Push/pull 50-100 lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher).

Physical Activity Requirements

Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting

Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%

Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision

Environment Requirements

Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Dietitian II provides age-appropriate, family-centered nutrition care through expert practice, education, and consultation. They participate as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver evidence-based medical nutrition therapy.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an undergraduate or graduate degree in Dietetics or a related field and be a Registered Dietitian. A minimum of three years of pediatric nutrition experience or six years of total acute care experience is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationEvidence-based practiceTime managementRegulatory compliance

Pediatrics — Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 28% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$75k–$123kPediatrics median $99k (middle half $86k–$109k)51 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$89k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in California5 active75 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 28% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Dietitian listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 2% offer loan repayment290 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dietitian Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs
5
<$90k
8
$90k-105k
1
$113k
4
$125k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

38 jobs · 23 employers
Sign-on bonus
61%
CME allowance
47%
401k / retirement match
42%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Remote Registered Dietitian (1099) | Training Provided | Evenings & Weekends1099

Allara · California

$60 an hour
#2

Remote Registered Dietitian (1099) | Training Provided + $200 Bonus1099

Allara · Remote - Nationwide

$60 an hour
#3

Remote Registered Dietitian (1099) | Training Provided

$60 an hour
#4

Remote Registered Dietitian (1099) | Training Provided

$60 an hour
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.2this job 3.0
Below most Pediatrics (Dietitian) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 75 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Orange

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.04M
Typical market rent
$3,037/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.