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San Francisco, California · Hybrid

Dietitian III

DietitianNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55.91-$78.27/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD

Position Overview

Provides care to one or more of the following patient populations:

  • Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) or Diabetes Self-Management Education/Training (DSMT) to patients where an advanced credential is a department requirement.
  • Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to patients supported by California Children’s Services.

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

Hybrid reporting 2 days a week to the Innovation Center in San Francisco.

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/RDN-Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Department-Specific Certification & Licensure

Advanced credential if required by department.

Typical Experience

5 years recent relevant experience

Skills and Knowledge

Utilizes advanced nutrition and/or diabetes education knowledge and skills in the treatment of patients with varying medical conditions in the areas of expertise required by the department.

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.

Compassionately and effectively interact with patients and staff with diverse ages, backgrounds, cultures, values, beliefs, and behaviors.

Retain and apply new knowledge.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule: Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
  • Pay Range is $55.91 to $78.27 / 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 while adhering to regulatory standards. Collaborates with healthcare providers and families to implement effective patient care plans.

Requirements

Requires completion of an accredited degree program and a supervised practice program in nutrition and dietetics. Candidates must hold a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential and have 5 years of recent relevant experience.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentCommunication skillsProblem solvingInterdisciplinary collaboration

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 20% have no call, 82% require no weekends — this position is remote.

In California, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (210 salary observations; 583 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (1,542 salary observations; 7,569 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)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dietitian III at Sutter Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 3,186 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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PSLF eligible
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,186 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Hybrid
  • Remote