Sutter Health·San Jose, California
The Physical Therapist II is independently responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs designed to enhance patient mobility, alleviate pain, and correct disabling conditions resulting from injury or disease. This role also involves providing clinical supervision to assistants and aides, and serving as a clinical instructor for assigned students.
These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). 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-SPECIFIC CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: Department: Home Health, DL-Valid Drivers License Class C 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: Varied Schedule: Per Diem/Casual Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Variable Weekend Requirements: As Needed
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.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy program and possess a valid PT license, or be an approved license applicant/resident training program employee, along with Basic Life Support certification. A typical requirement includes two years of recent relevant experience, and Home Health roles require a valid Class C Driver's License and Automobile Insurance.
Market context
In California, per diem Physical Therapist II roles are often driven by ongoing rehabilitation coverage needs and can be competitive because employers usually want licensed clinicians with recent acute, outpatient, or inpatient experience. Requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review role details faster. If you are considering applying, confirm your PT license status, BLS certification, and whether your recent experience matches the setting before submitting.
