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San Francisco, California

Registered Dietitian, Weight Management Program, Limited Term

Dietitian Above average in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian)No weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55.91-$78.27/hr

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
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Job Description

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

Organization

SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - South

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

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

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

Variable

Weekend Requirements

None

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

32

Employee Status

  • Limited Term (Fixed Term)
  • 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 teams to implement patient care plans and ensures accurate documentation in electronic health records.

Requirements

Requires completion of an accredited degree program and a supervised practice program in nutrition and dietetics. Candidates must hold a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification and have at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Communication SkillsData InterpretationProblem SolvingPatient Privacy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dietitian, Weight Management Program, Limited Term at Sutter Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 2,793 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Dietitian Career Context

In California, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (88 salary observations; 149 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (852 salary observations; 2,176 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 38% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

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).

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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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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian)

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in San Francisco

  • Median 3-bed home ≈ 15.0× annual pay
  • Typical rent ≈ 48% of gross pay
  • Residents' average commute 31 min
  • State income tax up to 13.3%

Sources: Zillow (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2023.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sutter Health

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Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits Package