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San Francisco, California

Physical Therapist Per Diem Acute

Physical Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$63.78-$89.28/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

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

Organization

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center - Mission Bernal

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

Department Required Certification & Licensure

  • Department: Home Health, DL-Valid Drivers License
  • Department: Home Health, AUTO-Automobile Insurance

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: Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Monday - Friday, Variable

Weekend Requirements

One Weekend Shift a month

Benefits

No

Unions

No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

0

Employee Status

Per Diem/Casual

  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
  • Pay Range is $63.78 to $89.28 / 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. Provides clinical supervision to assistants and serves as a clinical instructor for assigned students.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Complex problem solving

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Per Diem Acute 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 21,853 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (231 salary observations; 546 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (2,380 salary observations; 8,217 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 47 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 11% are remote, 34% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

47 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs

5
<$105k
3
$105k-130k
10
$130k-155k
10
$155k-180k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs

CME allowance
54%
401k / retirement match
54%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Relocation assistance
14%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical TherapistPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · Escondido, California

$80-$110/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Acute CarePer Diem

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$63.78-$89.28/hr
#3

Physical Therapist II, Santa Cruz, Soquel, Per Diem

$63.78-$89.28/hr
#4

Physical Therapist II, Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation, Per Diem

$63.78-$89.28/hr
+ 45 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,853 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.74M
Typical market rent
$4,682/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 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.

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

Flexible schedule
Per diem rates