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Clinical Dietitian - Relief/Per-diem

DietitianPer Diem

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starting at $48/hr

The week · per this posting

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

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

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A Brief Overview The Clinical Dietitian II works closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide patient care that is integrated and compatible with the patient-focused medical goals and objectives.

Primary responsibilities: application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) including completion of the nutrition assessment, determination of the nutrition diagnosis, development and implementation of nutrition intervention(s), and monitoring and evaluation of the patient's progress.

The Clinical Dietitian II uses the Scope of Dietetics Practice Framework (SODPF) to determine scope of practice, established Standards of Practice and Professional Performance (SOP/SOPP) in nutrition care and practice-specific dietetics, and, as available, evidence-based practice protocols/nutrition practice guidelines to help determine nutrition intervention(s).

The Clinical Dietitian II functions independently at the competent to proficient level of the SOP/SOPP to provide nutrition care to patients, including complex patient types.

Clinical Dietitians II serve as a mentor, resource, and leader for the Clinical Dietitian I. Locations Stanford Health Care What you will do Able to perform all functions of Clinical Dietitian I. Works with a moderate degree of professional autonomy and independent practice using diagnostic reasoning skills in the application of the Nutrition Care Process.

Assists in the oversight of the Nutrition Care Process in assigned area and applies research to refine department standards of care in that specialty area. Performs key role in at least one performance improvement initiative annually or the creation/revision of nutrition protocols or nutrition program.

Participates in process and outcome measures initiatives using quantifiable indicators to identify actual results of a program, service, or activity. Or, participates in nutrition research studies and communicates findings through reports, abstracts, presentations, and publications.

Serves as a mentor and trainer to Clinical Dietitians I. Serves as mentor for dietetic students and interns. Develops and coordinates student and intern learning experience. Education

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, or nutrition related field or a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education and Dietetics (formerly known as the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education) Master’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, or specialty area preferred Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or nutrition related field or a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university.

Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education and Dietetics (formerly known as the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education). Master’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, or specialty area preferred. Experience

Qualifications

Two (2) years of work experience as a clinical dietitian AND at least one (1) specialty certification granted by the Commission on Dietetic Registration Board, Certified Nutrition Support Specialist (CNSC) or Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or Three (3) years full time equivalent work experience as a clinical dietitian in a relevant setting providing care to complex patients Two years of work experience as a clinical dietitian AND a specialty certification (Certified Nutrition Support Specialist (CNSC), Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), Certified Specialist in Oncology (CSO), etc.) OR three years full time equivalent work experience as a clinical dietitian in a relevant setting providing care to complex patients.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and ability to apply all steps of the process Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy General knowledge of electronic medical record, nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software Ability to communicate effectively in written, verbal, and electronic form to patients, public, hospital/clinic and medical staff, and physicians Ability to function independently on assigned patient care units and/or outpatient clinics Ability to counsel and educate others Critical thinking to integrate facts, informed opinions, active listening, and observations Decision making, problem solving, and collaboration Licenses and Certifications RD - Registered Dietitian/RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families.

Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.

Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.

Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above.

People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $48.26 - $62.73 per hour The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

At Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination.

With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.

As part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care. Learn about our awards and significant events.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Dietitian II applies the Nutrition Care Process to provide integrated patient care and manages complex nutrition interventions. They also serve as a mentor to Clinical Dietitian I staff and dietetic interns while participating in performance improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition and RD/RDN certification. Candidates must have 2-3 years of clinical experience, with specialty certifications like CNSC or CDE preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentClinical CounselingElectronic Medical RecordsMentoringDietetic Supervision

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 30% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

In California, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (240 salary observations; 648 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (1,680 salary observations; 8,126 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).

Stanford Health Care holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 58 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Dietitian - Relief/Per-diem at Stanford Health Care a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 3,221 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs

401k / retirement match
75%
CME allowance
46%
Sign-on bonus
38%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 90% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,221 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Stanford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$2.76M
Median resident rent
$1,976/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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