Pediatric Ortho, Physical Therapist II, Virtual/In-Home Outpatient
Listed compensation
$126k-$176k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SMF-Sutter Med Foundation- Central
Position Overview
Independently responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that improve patient mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication.
Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Provides clinical supervision of assistants and aides and serves as clinical instructor for assigned students.
Job Description
This role will be working remotely from home 80% of the time and visit patients in their homes 20% of the time
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
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
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements
None
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 $125,798.40 to $176,092.80 / annual salary
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
Independently assess, plan, and organize rehabilitative programs to improve patient mobility and strength. Provide clinical supervision to assistants and aides while maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards.
Requirements
Requires a graduate degree from an accredited physical therapy program and a valid PT license. Candidates must have at least 2 years of recent relevant experience and hold a BLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Ortho, Physical Therapist II, Virtual/In-Home Outpatient at Sutter Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 428 active Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 72% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (physical therapy) | ranked against 428 Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $126k–$176k | Pediatrics median $110k (middle half $97k–$115k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$136k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in California | 25 active | 419 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 48% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +8.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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