Physical Therapist (PT), Home Health

Physical Therapist (PT), Home Health | Sutter Health | Lakeport, CA | Full-Time Pay: $64.22-$89.91 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: $10,000 for external candidates, per Sutter Health policy. Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Organization: Sutter Care at Home - Lakeside. Grow your PT career and make a meaningful impact as a Physical Therapist in Lakeport. Whether you are an experienced PT or just starting your career, you will find the support, mentorship, and opportunities to grow your skills, in a close-knit community with lake and mountain views, nearby wine country, and outdoor adventure. As a key member of the rehabilitation team, you will assess, plan, and implement programs that enhance patient mobility, relieve pain, and address disabling conditions. You will use your expertise to develop workflows and clinical protocols, with flexible daytime scheduling and a supportive culture. Typical day: 4-5 patients within a zip code range of about 30 miles (mileage reimbursed), with real-time charting in Epic (Rover) in the home and after visits. Schedule: Full-time day shifts, Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week; weekends as needed. What You'll Do: - Evaluate, plan, and deliver rehab programs to improve mobility, strength, and patient function in a home health setting. - Provide patient-centered care supporting recovery from illness, injury, or surgery. - Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. - Develop treatment protocols, training materials, and competency assessments. Requirements: - Graduate of an accredited physical therapy school. - California Physical Therapist license (or eligible/in progress). - BLS (Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider) certification. - Valid Class C driver's license and automobile insurance. - 1 year of recent relevant experience; no home health experience required. 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. - Ability to teach and educate others and to apply evidence-based practice to clinical care. 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, home health visits based out of Sutter Care at Home - Lakeside, Lakeport, CA. How to Apply Email Sutter Health recruiter Julie Caldwell at julie.caldwell@sutterhealth.org. Apply online (requisition R-137363): https://sutterhealth.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/SH/job/Lakeport/Physical-Therapist--PT---Home-Health_R-137363