Outpatient Physical Therapist II
Listed compensation
$63.78-$89.28/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
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
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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