Clinical Dietitian II
Listed compensation
$53.98-$75.57/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SRMC-Sutter Roseville 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.
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
- Credentialing must be completed within 45 days of hire prior to billing
Certification & Licensure
- RD-Registered Dietitian within 90 days
- OR RDN-Registered Dietitian Nutritionist within 90 days
- Advanced certification as determined by the hiring manager.
- AND RD-AP/RDN-AP – Advanced Practitioner in Clinical Nutrition
- 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: Part Time
Shift Hours
8
Days of the Week
Variable
Weekend Requirements
Rotating Weekends
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status: Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
24
Employee Status
- Limited Term (Fixed Term)
- 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 specific diagnoses. Collaborates with families and healthcare providers to implement effective care plans while ensuring compliance with safety and privacy regulations.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited degree program and a supervised practice program in nutrition and dietetics. Candidates must hold or obtain Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credentials within 90 days of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dietitian Career Context
Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 24% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $112k–$157k | Clinical Nutrition median $92k (middle half $82k–$109k)43 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$122k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Clinical Nutrition listings in California | 276 active | 3,030 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 36% remote · 24% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Dietitian listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 2% offer loan repayment289 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Clinical Nutrition listings | 1,114 in the last 30 days | 645 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Clinical Nutrition pay trend | +4.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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