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Physical Therapist II

Sutter Health

Goleta, CAFull-time$111–155K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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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 builds patient and care-team cooperation through assessment, monitoring, care, and communication; follows applicable regulations and policies; supervises assistants and aides; and serves as a clinical instructor for assigned students.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Critical Thinking, nice to haveComplex Problem Solving, nice to haveIndependent Work, nice to haveProfessional Practice Requirements, nice to haveRegulatory Requirements, nice to havePrioritization, nice to haveComputer Proficiency, nice to haveTechnology Proficiency, nice to haveProfessional Communication, nice to haveInterpersonal Skills, nice to haveConflict Resolution, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to haveCustomer Service, nice to haveCommunity Relations, nice to haveKnowledge Retention, nice to haveApplying New Knowledge, nice to haveRehabilitative Program Delivery, nice to have

Qualifications

Accredited Physical Therapy Program, nice to havePT License or Approved Applicant or Resident Training, nice to haveBLS Healthcare Provider, nice to have2 Years Recent Relevant Experience, nice to have

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 10,197 open Physical Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$111–155K/yr
  • California median$100–125K/yr121 salary ranges
  • US median$85–110K/yr3,008 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 762 open Physical Therapist jobs in California and 10,197 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Physical Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (2,766 postings).
Education
3,782 of the 10,197 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 10, 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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