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Physical Therapist Per Diem Acute

Sutter Health·San Francisco, California

$64 - $89/hrPart TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 28 days ago
Practice for this role

Physical Therapist Per Diem Acute · $64 - $89/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • +10% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in San Francisco, California ($58.03/hr, n=98)
  • 145 similar openings in the San Francisco area · median $59.76/hr
  • 6 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)
$13.00/hr · p10p90 · $180/hr
this role: $63.78/hrmedian $58.03/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 98 posted allied health roles in San Francisco, California rates. This role sits in the 67th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 10% above the San Francisco, California median for allied health roles.

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.

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.

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.

  • professional certificate
  • Teamwork
  • Collaboration
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Customer service
  • Critical thinking
  • Conflict resolution
  • Professional communication
  • Patient assessment
  • Complex problem solving
  • Decisive judgement
  • Rehabilitative programs
  • Clinical supervision
  • Community relations
  • Basic life support
  • Physical therapy

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$64 - $89/hr
Location
San Francisco, California
Posted
Aug 12, 2026
Application
Employer website
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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...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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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.

Market context

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