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Santa Rosa, New Mexico

Physical Therapist-Outpatient

Physical TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$126k-$177k

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

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

Organization

SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - North

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

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 $126,339.20 to $176,862.40 / 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 assess, plan, and organize rehabilitative programs to improve patient mobility and relieve pain. Provide clinical supervision to assistants and aides while ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and safety protocols.

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

Complex problem solvingCommunication skillsRegulatory compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 65% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$152k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $164k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in New Mexico?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 22,085 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$126k–$177kPhysical Therapy median $95k (middle half $90k–$104k)270 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$164k in purchasing powerNew Mexico index 92.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New Mexico112 active21,906 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 65% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,085 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist-Outpatient 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 22,085 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 11 employers

10
<$105k
9
$105k-120k
0
$120k-135k
2
$140k
3
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
96%
Sign-on bonus
67%
CME allowance
54%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

Salary Range: $165000.00
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
#4

Physical Therapist - Studio City

$90k-$140k
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,085 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Santa Rosa

Median resident rent
$727/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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