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Sacramento, California

Physical Therapist II, Acute

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60.48-$84.66/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
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Job Description

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

Organization

SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento

Position Overview

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

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

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 $60.48 to $84.66 / 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

Responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing rehabilitative programs to improve patient mobility and relieve pain. Provides clinical supervision to assistants and aides while serving as a clinical instructor for assigned students.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an accredited physical therapy program and a valid PT license. Candidates must have at least 2 years of recent relevant experience and hold BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Complex problem solvingCommunication skillsRegulatory compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$115k (706 salary observations; 1,448 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (20,704 salary observations; 48,650 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$151k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution40 jobs · 26 employers

12
<$110k
18
$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
4
$140k
1
$177k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
54%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Amedisys · Bellevue, Washington

pay $145,600 to $176,800
#2

Physical Therapist - Studio City

Myo · Los Angeles, California

$90k-$140k
#3

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

$90k-$140k
#4

Physical Therapist Fitchburg MA

$125K - $130K
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Sacramento

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Typical market rent
$2,056/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
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.

BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Sutter Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package