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Santa Clara, California, United States

Pelvic Floor Therapist, Santa Clara

Counselor / TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$133k-$186k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

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

Organization

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD

Position Overview

Build your expertise in pelvic health while making a meaningful difference in patients’ quality of life.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist with a passion for specialized pelvic health care. In this role, you will independently evaluate and treat both male and female patients experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction, incontinence, pelvic pain, post-surgical rehabilitation, and other pelvic health conditions.

You will develop individualized treatment plans focused on restoring mobility, reducing pain, improving strength and function, and helping patients return to the activities that matter most to them. The ideal candidate will have experience performing internal pelvic floor examinations and treatment and be comfortable providing thoughtful, patient-centered care for a diverse pelvic health population.

Grow your specialty with us: This position also offers the exciting opportunity to participate in our Pelvic and Women’s Health Residency Program, with potential pathways to contribute as a resident, instructor, or mentor, depending on your experience, qualifications, and professional goals.

If you are passionate about pelvic health and looking for an opportunity to deepen your clinical expertise while being part of a collaborative rehabilitation team, we would love to connect with you.

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
  • 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

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status: Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
  • Pay Range is $132,662.40 to $185,702.40 / annual salary

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location.

Candidate starting salaries consider 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

Independently evaluate and treat patients with pelvic floor dysfunction, incontinence, and pelvic pain. Develop individualized treatment plans to restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve overall patient function.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy program with a valid PT license or eligible for licensure. Requires 2 years of recent relevant experience and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pelvic floor physical therapyInternal pelvic floor examinationComplex problem solvingRegulatory compliance

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 22% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$133k–$186kMental Health Therapy median $87k (middle half $76k–$114k)37 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$144k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in California581 active7,811 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 22% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,422 in the last 30 days1,438 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−2.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,872 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

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
Paid Time Off
CME Allowance
Malpractice Coverage

Living in Santa Clara

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.67M≈ 12.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,958/mo≈ 36% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.4
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.

BEA 2024 · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.