Clinical Dietitian - Per Diem
Listed compensation
$41.14-$45.42/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Kentfield Hospital - Kentfield, CA, Position Type: Per Diem, Salary Range: $41.14 - $45.42Hourly, Founded in 1954 as Center Medical Hospital, Kentfield Hospital- now a subsidiary of American Advanced Management-is a Long-Term Acute care Hospital (LTACH) serving patients across two locations in Marin County and San Francisco. Our 60-bed facilities specialize in caring for individuals with critical or chronic complex medical conditions who require extended recovery periods. Kentfield Hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, including cardiac care, neuro recovery, respiratory support, advanced wound care, and physical/occupational therapy. Each patient receives a personalized treatment plan designed to support their unique recovery journey. We are proud to hold The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation, reflecting our commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. At Kentfield, we work in close partnership with patients and families to help achieve the best possible outcomes. POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the quality of nutritional care provided to both hospitalized and ambulatory patients. Performs nutritional assessments/evaluations and makes dietary recommendations. Provides patient counseling and education. Develops nutritional care, and monitors and implements changes as appropriate. Implements nutrition therapy orders and verifies implementation of orders. Monitors and evaluates patient’s adherence to, acceptance of, and tolerance for prescribed nutrition therapy. Re-evaluates/updates nutrition care on a regular basis. Accountable for the planning and directing of the nutrition office. This is a Full Time position based in our Marin facility.
Qualifications
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree required. Current, valid, and active license and/or certification to practice as a Registered Dietitian in the state of employment required. If state licensure and/or certification is not state mandated must be credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience in a hospital setting preferred Current BLS certification from a Kentfield-approved vendor preferred. Knowledge in modern principles and practices of dietetics preferred. Knowledge in safety and sanitation standards applicable to hospital food service preferred. Ability to project a professional image. Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements. Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills. Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant. Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions. Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace. CERTIFICATES, LICENSURES, REGISTRATIONS: Current, valid, and active license and/or certification to practice as a Registered Dietitian in the state of employment required. Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required. Current BLS certification from a Kentfield-approved vendor preferred.
SALARY: $41.14 - $45.42 hourly rate.
Compensation is based on experience.
BENEFITS: Health, Vision, Dental, Life, 401k, PTO, FSA, and EAP.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for performing nutritional assessments, developing personalized nutrition care plans, and implementing nutrition therapy for hospitalized patients. Monitors patient adherence to prescribed diets and provides ongoing education and counseling to patients and their families.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree and a current, valid license or certification as a Registered Dietitian. Two years of clinical experience in a hospital setting and BLS certification are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Dietitian Career Context
In California, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (89 salary observations; 142 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (1,258 salary observations; 3,276 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 46 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 41% are remote, 26% have no call, 59% require no weekends.
Clinical Nutrition pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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