Sutter Health·Salida, California
Responsible for assessing and implementing rehabilitative programs to improve patient mobility and strength while serving as a clinical subject matter expert. The role involves developing clinical protocols, mentoring staff, and instructing students in a home health setting.
Job Description: =education:
Graduate of an accredited physical therapy school
Certification & licensure: PT-Physical Therapist
5 years of recent relevant experience.
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 Weekend Requirements: Rotating Weekends
Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $67.43 to $94.40 / 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.
Requires a degree from an accredited physical therapy school and current PT and BLS certifications. Candidates must have 5 years of recent relevant experience and a valid driver's license with automobile insurance.
Market context
Home health physical therapist roles in California are often in steady demand because agencies need clinicians who can work independently in patients’ homes and manage a varied caseload. This role is competitive because it requires recent experience, current PT and BLS certifications, and reliable transportation with insurance; the platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your license, certifications, and driving coverage are current and ready to document.