Clinical Dietitian II
Listed compensation
$49.08-$68.7/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SCP-Sutter Center for Psychiatry
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.
Certification & Licensure
- RD-Registered Dietitian/RDN-Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- Or, if eligible to sit for the registration examination for dietitians, must pass within 90 days of hire.
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: Per Diem/Casual
Shift Hours
8
Days of the Week
Variable
Weekend Requirements
As Needed
Benefits
No
Unions
No
Position Status: Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
0
Employee Status
Per Diem/Casual
- Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
- Pay Range is $49.08 to $68.70 / 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 while maintaining accurate clinical assessments. Collaborates with healthcare teams and families to implement effective care plans in compliance with regulatory standards.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited nutrition degree program and a supervised practice program. Candidates must hold or be eligible for Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) certification and possess at least two years of relevant experience.
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, 44% are remote, 26% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
In California, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (253 salary observations; 737 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (1,886 salary observations; 9,473 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $102k–$143k | Clinical Nutrition median $109k (middle half $98k–$109k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $94k median in California | $78k nationally (+21%)253 state / 1,886 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$111k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Clinical Nutrition listings in California | 256 active | 2,925 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% remote · 26% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California dietitian listings (all specialties): 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 2% offer loan repayment267 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Clinical Nutrition listings | 1,069 in the last 30 days | 590 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Clinical Nutrition pay trend | +1.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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