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Acute Physical Therapist

Sutter Health·Burlingame, California

$64 - $89/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 6 days ago
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About the role

Responsible for assessing and implementing rehabilitative programs to improve patient mobility, strength, and pain relief. Provides clinical supervision for assistants, aides, and students while ensuring adherence to safety and privacy regulations.

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

  • MPHS-Mills-Peninsula
  • Medical
  • Center
  • 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

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:
  • Full
  • Time
  • Shift
  • Hours: 8
  • Days of the
  • Week:
  • Monday -
  • Friday
  • Weekend
  • Requirements: Rotating Weekends

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 $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.

Requirements

Requires a degree from an accredited physical therapy program and a valid PT license along with BLS certification. Candidates should have 2 years of recent relevant experience and strong critical thinking skills.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Teamwork
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Patient Assessment
  • Collaboration
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Critical Thinking
  • Professional Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Community Relations
  • Decisive Judgement

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$64 - $89/hr
Location
Burlingame, California
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit, people-centered healthcare system providing comprehensive care throughout California. Sutter Health is committed to innovative, high-quality patient care and community partnerships, and innovative, high-quality patient care. Today, Sutter...

Salary listed on 300 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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