Physical Therapist ICU/Acute Care
Listed compensation
$66.96-$93.74/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Van Ness
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. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice level competencies and is a recognized clinical or workflow subject matter expert. Responsible for developing key workflows and clinical protocols or guidelines for department. Serves as a resource in the education, training and mentoring of other staff and as a clinical instructor for assigned students. May coordinate staff education and student programs. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
Job Description
EDUCATION:
Other: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy school
Certification & Licensure
PT-Physical Therapist
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Typical Experience
5 years of recent relevant experience.
Skills and Knowledge
Collaborates with key stakeholders in developing solutions.
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.
Ability to teach/educate others, public speaking.
Ability to develop training materials and competency assessments.
Develop treatment protocols.
Ability to extract evidence-based practice information and apply to clinical practice and training materials.
Able to analyze and identify clinical practice and workflow best practices.
Complex problem solver within and outside of department. Analyzes data/information from multiple sources.
Job Shift
Days
Schedule
Full Time
Shift Hours
8
Days of the Week
Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Weekend Requirements
Every other Weekend, Sunday
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
36
Employee Status
- Regular
- Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
- Pay Range is $66.96 to $93.74 / 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 strength in an ICU/Acute Care setting. Serves as a clinical subject matter expert by developing workflows, protocols, and mentoring staff and students.
Requirements
Requires a graduate degree from an accredited physical therapy school along with PT and BLS certifications. Candidates must have at least 5 years of recent relevant experience in a clinical environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
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 ~$167k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $151k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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