full-time
Hospital
Physical Therapist II, Inpatient, Outpatient
Sutter Health
Crescent City, CA
Job Description
Physical Therapist II, Inpatient, Outpatient | Sutter Health | Crescent City, CA | Full-Time
Pay: $60.48-$84.66 per hour. The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Starting pay considers experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is one part of Sutter Health's total rewards program, which includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Sign-on bonus: potential sign-on bonus up to $40,000. Select locations may qualify for public loan forgiveness programs (based on site eligibility and funding).
Grow your PT career and make a meaningful impact as a Physical Therapist in Crescent City, with opportunities in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Crescent City sits on the Northern California coast, with a moderate climate, ocean views, redwood forests, and easy access to hiking, fishing, surfing, and camping.
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 the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families, and other healthcare providers through competent assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Provides clinical supervision of assistants and aides and serves as clinical instructor for assigned students.
What You'll Do:
- Evaluate, plan, and deliver rehab programs to improve mobility, strength, and patient function.
- Provide patient-centered care supporting recovery from illness, injury, or surgery.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Supervise assistants and aides and serve as a clinical instructor for students.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
- California Physical Therapist license (approved license applicants or resident training program employees also considered).
- BLS (Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider) certification.
- 2 years of recent relevant experience.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Critical thinking, complex problem solving, decisive judgment, and ability to work independently.
- Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to organize multiple priorities and complete work within expected timelines.
- Effective verbal and written communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, and customer service skills.
Schedule: Full-time, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week, variable days; weekends as needed.
Sutter Health Offers:
- Competitive pay
- Generous benefits to support your health and wellness
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Supportive, collaborative team
- Mentorship and career development
Work location: In person, Sutter Health, Crescent City, CA (inpatient and outpatient).
How to Apply
Email Sutter Health recruiter Julie Caldwell at julie.caldwell@sutterhealth.org.
Apply online (requisition R-140569): https://sutterhealth.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/SH/job/Crescent-City/Physical-Therapist-II--Acute_R-140569
Job Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program. California PT license (approved license applicants considered). BLS certification. 2 years of recent relevant experience.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 403(b)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Sign-On Bonus
Equal Opportunity Statement
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Job Details
Salary Range
$125,798 - $176,093
Posted Date
November 13, 2026
Job Type
full-time
Setting
Hospital
Specialty
Acute Care, Orthopedic
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