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Physical Therapist II

Sutter Health

Goleta, CAFull-time$111–155K/yrPosted 2w agoStill listed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$111–155K/yr
Location
Goleta, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Physical Therapist II independently assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs to improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and address disabling conditions. The role includes patient monitoring and care, communication with patients and healthcare providers, and clinical supervision of assistants and aides. The therapist also serves as a clinical instructor for assigned students and follows applicable regulations and procedures.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Critical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingDecisive JudgmentIndependent WorkProfessional Practice RequirementsRegulatory RequirementsPrioritizationComputer ProficiencyTechnology ProficiencyProfessional CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsConflict ResolutionTeamworkCustomer ServiceCommunity RelationsLearning Agility

Qualifications

Accredited Physical Therapy Program or PT LicensePT License or Approved Applicant or Resident TrainingBLS Certification2 Years Recent Relevant Experience

Full job description

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

Organization: SC - Sansum Clinic Position Overview: Independently 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 Days of the Week: Variable Weekend Requirements: Saturday Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $111,030.40 to $155,417.60 / annual salary 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 10,353 open Physical Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$111–155K/yr
  • California median$100–122K/yr120 salary ranges
  • US median$85–110K/yr3,074 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $133K, is 18% above the California median midpoint ($113K) — in the top quarter of Physical Therapist salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 777 open Physical Therapist jobs in California and 10,353 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Physical Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (2,807 postings).
Education
3,854 of the 10,353 open Physical Therapist jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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