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Sacramento, California

Clinical Dietitian II

DietitianIncludes weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$49.08-$68.7/hr

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Posted 42m ago · Verified live

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

Problem SolvingData InterpretationInterdisciplinary Collaboration

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.

How many Clinical Nutrition jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$102k–$143kClinical 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 powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Clinical Nutrition listings in California256 active2,925 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 44% remote · 26% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia dietitian listings (all specialties): 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 2% offer loan repayment267 active listings, Nov 2026
New Clinical Nutrition listings1,069 in the last 30 days590 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
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.

Top contract/1099 Dietitian Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs
5
<$85k
7
$85k-100k
3
$100k-115k
6
$115k-130k
1
$131k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

38 jobs · 29 employers
401k / retirement match
55%
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
29%

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 | Evenings & Weekends1099

Allara · California

$60 an hour
#3

Remote Registered Dietitian (1099) | Training Provided

$60 an hour
#4

Independent Contractor Registered Dietitian

$50-$60/hr
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,894 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Sacramento

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$452k
Typical market rent
$2,045/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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