Physical Therapist III, Case Manager, Home Health
Listed compensation
$70.8-$99.12/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Outer Bay
Position Overview
$10,000 sign-on bonus available to external candidates - in accordance with Sutter Health policy
Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that improve patient mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice level competencies and is a recognized clinical or workflow subject matter expert. Responsible for developing key workflows and clinical protocols or guidelines for department.
Serves as a resource in the education, training and mentoring of other staff and as a clinical instructor for assigned students. May coordinate staff education and student programs.
Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
Job Description:
$10,000 sign-on bonus available to external candidates - in accordance with Sutter Health policy
Education
Graduate of an accredited physical therapy school
Certification & Licensure
PT-Physical Therapist
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Department Required Certification & Licensure
- Department: Home Health, DL-Valid Drivers License Class C
- Department: Home Health, AUTO-Automobile Insurance
Typical Experience
5 years of recent relevant experience.
Skills and Knowledge
Collaborates with key stakeholders in developing solutions.
Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgement and ability to work independently.
Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
Must be able to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements.
Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.
Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.
Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.
Ability to teach/educate others, public speaking.
Ability to develop training materials and competency assessments.
Develop treatment protocols.
Ability to extract evidence-based practice information and apply to clinical practice and training materials.
Able to analyze and identify clinical practice and workflow best practices.
Complex problem solver within and outside of department. Analyzes data/information from multiple sources.
Job Shift
Days
Schedule: Full Time
Shift Hours
8
Days of the Week
Variable
Weekend Requirements
As Needed
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status: Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
Employee Status
Regular
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
- Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
- Pay Range is $70.80 to $99.12 / 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
The Physical Therapist III is responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing rehabilitative programs to improve patient mobility and strength in a home health setting. They also serve as a clinical subject matter expert, developing protocols and mentoring staff and students.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited physical therapy school with at least 5 years of recent relevant experience. Required certifications include a valid PT license, BLS for Healthcare Providers, a valid Class C driver's license, and automobile insurance.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (1,357 salary observations; 4,739 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,455 salary observations; 66,692 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$177k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $160k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,911 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $147k–$206k | Physical Therapy median $125k (middle half $114k–$134k)25 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $117k median in California | $94k nationally (+25%)1,357 state / 13,455 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$160k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,798 active | 21,901 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 58% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | California physical therapist listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,870 in the last 30 days | 4,344 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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