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Berkeley, California

Physical Therapist II, Acute Care, Short Hour

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$132.7K–$185.7K

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern, benefits and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

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

Organization

ABSMC-Alta Bates Summit Med Center

Position Overview

At Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, our Physical Therapists play a vital role in helping patients regain function, restore mobility, reduce pain, and achieve their highest level of independence following illness, injury, or surgery. This position is responsible for evaluating patient needs, developing individualized treatment plans, and implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions across a diverse patient population.

The Physical Therapist partners closely with patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care. Through clinical expertise, compassionate communication, and ongoing assessment, the Physical Therapist fosters trust and engagement while supporting positive outcomes throughout the rehabilitation journey.

This role also provides clinical leadership through the supervision of physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation aides, serves as a clinical instructor for students, and contributes to a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. Adherence to all regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards is essential to ensuring patient safety, privacy, and quality of care.

Why Alta Bates Summit Medical Center? Join a nationally recognized healthcare organization committed to innovation, collaboration, and delivering outstanding rehabilitation services. You'll work alongside dedicated clinicians in a dynamic environment that values professional growth, clinical excellence, and compassionate care for the 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). Job Description modifications for union represented position are subject to CBA guidelines.

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

Typical Experience

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: Short Hour

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

No

Unions

No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

16

Employee Status

Short Hour

  • 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 evaluates patient needs, develops individualized treatment plans, and implements evidence-based interventions to restore mobility and function. They also provide clinical leadership by supervising assistants and aides while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited physical therapy program and hold a valid PT license or be an approved license applicant. Proficiency in basic life support, strong critical thinking skills, and the ability to work in a demanding clinical environment are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningComplex problem solvingInterdisciplinary collaborationRegulatory complianceDocumentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 42% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,518 salary observations; 3,892 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist II, Acute Care, Short Hour at Sutter Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution31 jobs

7
<$135k
5
$135k-150k
8
$150k-165k
8
$165k-180k
3
$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs

401k / retirement match
82%
CME allowance
43%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical TherapistPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Juan Capistrano, California

$80-$110/hr
#2

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)Contract

US Physical Therapy · Union County, New Jersey

$74-$95/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
#4

Physical Therapist - Transitional Care Center (Saturdays Only)

$51.76-$80.34/hr
+ 47 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Berkeley

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.54M
Typical market rent
$2,818/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 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.