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Antioch, California

Outpatient Physical Therapist II

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$63.78-$89.28/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

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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

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (1,228 salary observations; 4,631 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,385 salary observations; 67,385 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 ~$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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapyranked against 21,960 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$133k–$186kPhysical Therapy median $125k (middle half $114k–$134k)25 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$117k median in California$94k nationally (+24%)1,228 state / 12,385 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$144k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,797 active21,962 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia physical therapist listings (all specialties): 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,906 in the last 30 days4,367 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,960 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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 top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,960 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 19 employers
13
<$115k
14
$115k-135k
8
$135k-155k
1
$160k
3
$186k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
59%
Loan repayment
34%
Relocation assistance
16%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$133k-$186k
#2

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#3

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#4

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+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,960 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends
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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

Living in Antioch

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$536k
Typical market rent
$2,814/mo
Residents’ average commute
42 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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