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MultiCare Health System
Tacoma, Washington

Clinical Dietitian - Oncology

DietitianPer Diem

Listed compensation

$34.8-$50.1/hr

The week · per this posting

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

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Job Description

About MultiCare Cancer Institute

MultiCare Cancer Institute is a physician-led, multi-specialty group within MultiCare Health System, delivering integrated hematology, oncology, radiation, surgical and supportive care across Washington state. Each year, we diagnose and treat more than 6,000 new cancer cases across Olympia, Spokane, Tacoma and Yakima.

We bring together advanced pathology, imaging and evidence-based treatment with holistic supportive services to provide personalized, high-quality cancer care. As we continue to grow, we are building the Pacific Northwest’s most comprehensive and high-value oncology network—projected to double in volume over the next five years.

  • FTE: 0.01, Shift: Per Diem, Schedule: Variable
  • We’re looking for a Clinical Dietitian who brings both expertise and heart to their work. The ideal candidate will be:
  • A proactive, self-motivated professional who thrives independently while staying connected to team goals
  • Trustworthy and dependable, with a strong sense of professional integrity
  • An effective communicator with excellent public speaking skills and a passion for leading innovative nutrition initiatives
  • Humble and grounded, with a patient-centered approach and commitment to ethical care
  • Flexible and collaborative, eager to support colleagues across multiple locations when needed

Highly knowledgeable in adult malnutrition diagnosis, with creativity and drive to develop tailored, impactful interventions

Position Summary

The Dietitian develops and implements nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice protocols/guidelines. This position works closely with the interdisciplinary health care team to provide medical nutrition therapy and services that are integrated and compatible with the patient’s medical program goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

Provides high quality, evidence-based, efficient, customer-focused medical nutrition therapy, including nutrition screening, assessment, care planning and education for appropriate nutrition intervention.

Recommends and helps manage specialized nutrition support for patients when appropriate.

Communicates and coordinates with physician and other health care personnel as needed on the nutrition care plan of the patients.

Evaluates the need for medical nutrition therapy education and develops a plan based on learning needs and evaluates the effectiveness of the education process. Includes family or others in the process as identified necessary.

Evaluates the effectiveness and measures progress towards outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions. Reassesses nutrition care process and implements changes as indicated.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or a related field from an accredited college or university
  • Washington State (DOH) Dietitian Certification required.
  • Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
  • Minimum Two (2) years clinical dietetics experience preferred
  • Outpatient medical nutrition therapy experience preferred
  • Board Certification in Oncology preferred

Why MultiCare Cancer Institute?

Patient-centered care – Our oncology specialists, nurse navigators and support teams guide each patient with compassion, clarity and seamless coordination through every stage of their cancer journey

Mission-driven impact – We’re dedicated to delivering high-value, personalized cancer care that truly makes a difference for the individuals and communities we serve

Excellence at every level – We uphold rigorous standards for quality, safety and clinical expertise to ensure the best outcomes for our patients

Values you can feel – Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration shape how we care for patients — and how we support one another as caregivers

Pacific Northwest lifestyle – Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $34.80 - $50.10 USD.

However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education.

If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Nutrition assessmentOncology nutritionInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunicationEvidence-based practice

Oncology — Dietitian Career Context

In Washington, the Dietitian weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (64 salary observations; 165 listings), vs ~$79k nationally (2,104 salary observations; 9,844 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Dietitian listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 32% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

Dietitian by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$72k–$104kDietitian median $95k (middle half $87k–$108k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Washington vs national$85k median in Washington$79k nationally (+9%)64 state / 2,104 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$83k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dietitian listings in Washington67 active3,168 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 56% remote · 32% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Dietitian listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 4% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Oncology listings428 in the last 30 days406 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$88k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Dietitian Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs
7
<$85k
5
$85k-100k
5
$100k-115k
4
$125k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

38 jobs · 27 employers
CME allowance
50%
401k / retirement match
45% this job
Sign-on bonus
42%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Clinical Dietitian IIPer Diem

Sutter Health · Auburn, Washington

$53.98-$75.57/hr
#2

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

Allara · Remote - Nationwide

$60 an hour
#3

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

$60 an hour
#4

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

$60 an hour
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.5this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Oncology (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 46 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About MultiCare Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Tacoma, WA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental and retirement benefits
Paid time off

Living in Tacoma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$483k
Typical market rent
$1,773/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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