Physical Therapist II, Outpatient

Sutter Health; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Sutter Health in Elk Grove, CA seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to independently assess, plan, and participate in rehabilitative programs aimed at improving mobility and reducing pain. You will supervise assistants and serve as a clinical instructor for students, while ensuring privacy, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The role involves evenings, is part-time (20 hours/week), and requires a PT license with BLS certification and a minimum of two years' experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program or licensed PT candidate.
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs to improve mobility, relieve pain, and increase strength.
• Provide supervision of assistants and clinical instruction for students.
• Adhere to privacy, safety, and regulatory requirements; maintain professional standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Time management

Tech proficiency

Communication

Lifelong learning

Professional development

Education

Graduate of PT program

PT licensure

Job description

Organization:

SMF-Sutter Med Foundation- Central

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:

Evenings

Schedule:

Part Time

Shift Hours:

4

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

20

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $60.48 to $84.66 / 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.