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Dietitian Per Diem

Ernest Health
Sacramento, CA Per Diem
POSTED ON 5/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/14/2026
Requisition ID: 2026-26895 # of Openings: 1 Category (Portal Searching) Other

Overview

Sacramento Rehabilitation Hospital in Sacramento, California is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehab center offering high-quality rehabilitative care to patients in the Sacramento region. We specialize in treating individuals recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, major orthopedic surgeries, and other debilitating medical events. Our team of dedicated rehabilitation professionals provides comprehensive therapy services – including intensive physical, occupational, and speech therapies – utilizing advanced techniques and equipment in our brand-new facility. We pride ourselves on our warm, team-oriented culture where patient success is our top priority. Joint Commission-accredited and aligned with national best practices, Sacramento Rehabilitation Hospital delivers patient-centered care that is effective, efficient, and tailored to help each person reach their fullest recovery potential.

We are seeking a Per Diem Dietitian to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

  • PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
  • Dental and Vision coverage
  • 401K with employer matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
  • Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Professional Growth:

  • Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement

Qualifications

Required Skills:

  • Current, valid, and active license and/or certification to practice as a Registered Dietitian, in the state of employment required.
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
  • One (1) year of experience in the care of patients in hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

  • Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency
  • Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
  • Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
  • Effective organizational and time management skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
  • Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
  • Ability to utilize the appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.

Responsibilities

Uses specialized knowledge and training in dietary medical services as well as independent judgment and discretion to coordinate the preparation and serving of meals, in collaboration with the Food Services Manager, based on general or special diets of patients. Independently analyses and specifies dietary requirements for patients with special restrictions or nutritional needs. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Posted Total Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $

Minimum Salary

USD $39.00/Hr.

Maximum Salary

USD $46.61/Hr.

Salary : $39 - $47

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