Physical Therapist (PT), Home Health
Listed compensation
$134K–$187K /yr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.
Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Lakeside
Position Overview
Join our team and make a difference! We offer a generous $10,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates, along with a robust benefits package designed to support your well-being.
As a key member of our rehabilitation team, you'll assess, plan, and implement programs that enhance patient mobility, alleviate pain, and address disabling conditions. Leverage your expertise to develop workflows and clinical protocols while enjoying flexible daytime scheduling and a supportive company culture.
Click the link below to explore the beautiful Lakeport area supported by Sutter Health, and discover why this scenic part of Northern California is such a special place to live and work.
Elevate your career at Sutter Health, where your contributions matter. Apply now for a rewarding opportunity that ensures high-quality patient care!
Job Description
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- Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- SIGN-ON BONUS: $10,000 (Offer to external candidates only & in accordance with Sutter Health policy)
FULL-TIME DAY SHIFTS: Weekdays Varied / Weekends As Needed
Education
Other: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy school
Certification & Licensure
- PT-Physical Therapist
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Department Required Certification & Licensure
- Department: Home Health, DL-Valid Drivers License Class C
- Department: Home Health, AUTO-Automobile Insurance
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 - Friday, Variable
Weekend Requirements
As Needed
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 $64.22 to $89.91 / 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
The Physical Therapist will assess, plan, and implement rehabilitation programs to enhance patient mobility and alleviate pain. They are also responsible for developing clinical workflows, treatment protocols, and educational materials to ensure high-quality patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited physical therapy school and hold a valid PT license and BLS certification. The role requires 5 years of recent relevant experience, a valid driver's license, and automobile insurance.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ 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 ~$77k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k 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 (PT), Home Health at Sutter Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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- No nights
- On-site
- Includes weekends
Living in Lakeport
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $385k≈ 6.0× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,794/mo≈ 34% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- 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.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.