Physical Therapist II
Listed compensation
$126k-$157k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
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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: 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: 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 $125,798.40 to $157,227.20 / 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. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization.
As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist II is independently responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs to enhance patient mobility, relieve pain, and increase strength following disease or injury. This role also involves providing clinical supervision to assistants and aides and serving as a clinical instructor for assigned students.
Requirements
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy program and possess a valid PT license, or be an approved license applicant or resident training program employee, along with Basic Life Support certification. A minimum of two years of recent relevant experience is typically required, along with strong problem-solving and independent work capabilities.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 70% 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)), so the posted ~$142k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $128k in an average-cost state. 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 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 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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- No weekends
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