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MultiCare Health System
Yakima, Washington

Clinical Dietitian

DietitianNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$31.32-$45.09/hr

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Job Description

Join a Team That Shares Your Calling

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0 Shift: Day Schedule: Days

Position Summary

The Clinical Dietitian is a collaborative opportunity on our Nutrition Services team. In this role, you will ensure MultiCare patients have the best possible nutritional health care experiences.

Responsibilities

You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary healthcare team providing medical nutrition therapy

You will promote wellness, maintenance of current health, and/or intervene in acute or chronic illness through evidence-based practices for hospitalized and outpatient populations

You will assess patients' needs, make and/or revise individualized care plans, provide education and document actions in compliance with all regulatory and organization standards based on the patients' health care needs

You will provide outstanding customer service in support of our organizational values while serving a diverse population

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or a related field from an accredited college or university
  • Certified Dietitian license through WA DOH within 90 days of hire
  • Registered member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred
  • Registered Dietitian Credential (CDR) with Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Minimum two (2) years clinical dietetics experience preferred

About Yakima Memorial Hospital

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital has served the Yakima Valley since 1950. This 226-bed, not-for-profit hospital features a multispecialty team across 20+ primary and specialty care locations, providing cardiac care, cancer care, pediatric trauma care, hospice and advanced care for children with special health needs.

Clinicians here care for a diverse patient population and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, supportive environment where teams are valued and patients are grateful.

About the Yakima Community

Yakima enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year and a valley setting surrounded by desert hills and mountains. The area offers endless outdoor activities, from hiking, mountain biking and fishing to skiing, rafting and camping. Residents also enjoy rivers, lakes and scenic trails just minutes from home, along with a lower cost of living and a welcoming community — perfect for those who love an active outdoor lifestyle.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the Local Community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and Education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and Support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living Our Values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for All

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

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 $31.32 - $45.09 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
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentCare planningPatient educationRegulatory complianceEvidence-based practiceInterdisciplinary collaboration

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 32% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Clinical Nutrition pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$79k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Dietitian Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs · 12 employers

3
<$80k
5
$80k-95k
5
$95k-110k
4
$110k-125k
2
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
56%
Relocation assistance
17%
Sign-on bonus
11%
PSLF eligible
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Registered Dietitian-PACE

Neighborhood Healthcare · Riverside, California

$88k-$128k
#2

Regional Registered Dietitian

Medical Nutrition Therapy Associates · Baltimore, Maryland

$100k-$125k
#3

Regional Dietitian Wellbeing Director- Allergen Management

$110k-$120k
#4

Registered Dietitian

$70k-$117k
+ 17 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 3,217 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Yakima

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$379k
Typical market rent
$1,329/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Yakima, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About MultiCare Health System

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
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