Clinical Dietitian, Bariatric Outpatient
Listed compensation
$53.25-$74.55/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Part-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
ABSMC-Summit Campus
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
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
Completion of an accredited degree program and a supervised practice program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
Certification & Licensure
- RD-Registered Dietitian within 90 days
- OR RDN-Registered Dietitian Nutritionist within 90 days
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
Short Hour
Shift Hours
8
Days of the Week
Friday, Monday
Weekend Requirements
As Needed
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
16
Employee Status
- Short Hour
- 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 based on their diagnosis. Ensures optimal patient care by performing assessments, monitoring progress, and maintaining effective communication with families and healthcare providers.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited degree program and a supervised practice program in nutrition and dietetics. Candidates must hold or be eligible for Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification within 90 days.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dietitian Career Context
In California, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (58 salary observations; 104 listings), vs ~$77k nationally (1,885 salary observations; 4,922 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 24% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Clinical Nutrition pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% 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 ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k 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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