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Antioch, California

Outpatient Physical Therapist II

Physical Therapist Above average in Physical TherapyNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$63.78-$89.28/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 16m ago · Verified live

Job Description

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

Organization

SDMC-Sutter Delta Medical Center

Position Overview

Join Sutter Delta Medical Center's dedicated rehabilitation team and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives every day. As a Physical Therapist II, you will utilize advanced clinical expertise to independently evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans that help patients restore mobility, reduce pain, improve strength, maximize function, and achieve their highest level of independence following injury, illness, or disease.

In this autonomous role, you will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, patients, families, and caregivers to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care. Through comprehensive assessments, evidence-based interventions, ongoing patient education, and effective communication, you will build trusted partnerships that support positive outcomes and enhance the overall patient experience.

The Physical Therapist II serves as a clinical resource within the department, providing mentorship and clinical supervision to physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation aides while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning. You will also serve as a clinical instructor for assigned students, helping to develop the next generation of rehabilitation professionals.

At Sutter Delta Medical Center, you'll be part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality rehabilitative services in a supportive environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced therapist seeking professional growth, clinical autonomy, and the ability to make a lasting difference in the lives of the patients and communities we serve.

Job Description

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

Education

Graduate of an Accredited Physical Therapy Program

OR graduate of an accredited physical therapy program that can be demonstrated with a valid PT license

Certification & Licensure

PT-Physical Therapist

OR Will also consider approved license applicant or resident training program employee.

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Department-Specific Certification & Licensure

  • Department: Home Health, DL-Valid Drivers License Class C
  • Department: Home Health, AUTO-Automobile Insurance

Typical Experience

2 years of recent relevant experience

Skills and Knowledge

  • 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.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Monday - Friday, Variable

Weekend Requirements

Rotating Weekends

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
  • Pay Range is $63.78 to $89.28 / 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 II will independently evaluate and implement individualized treatment plans to restore patient mobility and function. They will also serve as a clinical resource, providing mentorship to staff and clinical instruction to students within an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited physical therapy program and hold a valid PT license or be an approved license applicant. A minimum of 2 years of recent relevant experience and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical evaluationTreatment planningComplex problem solvingInterdisciplinary collaborationEvidence-based practiceDocumentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Physical Therapist II 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 Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,438 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (469 salary observations; 1,117 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,705 salary observations; 16,929 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 Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 48% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$159k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $144k 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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Salary Distribution44 jobs · 24 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
51%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.4
Higher than about 7 in 10 of 21,438 Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Antioch

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$538k
Typical market rent
$2,851/mo
Residents’ average commute
42 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Sutter Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Clinical autonomy
Mentorship opportunities
Clinical instructor for students