Physical Therapist II, Acute Care

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Organization

ABSMC-Alta Bates Summit Med Center

Position Overview

At Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, our Physical Therapists play a vital role in helping patients regain function, restore mobility, reduce pain, and achieve their highest level of independence following illness, injury, or surgery. This position is responsible for evaluating patient needs, developing individualized treatment plans, and implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions across a diverse patient population.

The Physical Therapist partners closely with patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care. Through clinical expertise, compassionate communication, and ongoing assessment, the Physical Therapist fosters trust and engagement while supporting positive outcomes throughout the rehabilitation journey.

This role also provides clinical leadership through the supervision of physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation aides, serves as a clinical instructor for students, and contributes to a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. Adherence to all regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards is essential to ensuring patient safety, privacy, and quality of care.

Why Alta Bates Summit Medical Center? Join a nationally recognized healthcare organization committed to innovation, collaboration, and delivering outstanding rehabilitation services. You'll work alongside dedicated clinicians in a dynamic environment that values professional growth, clinical excellence, and compassionate care for the communities we serve.

Job Description

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). Job Description modifications for union represented position are subject to CBA guidelines.

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

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

Variable

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

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 posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider 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.