Physical Therapist, Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation, Per Diem at Sutter Health

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

Organization:

ABSMC-Summit Campus

Position Overview:

As a valued member of our interdisciplinary rehabilitation team at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, you’ll play a vital role in helping patients regain independence and improve quality of life. You’ll work with individuals recovering from stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, complex orthopedic procedures, and other medically challenging conditions that impact daily function.

In this per diem role, you’ll assess patient needs and design personalized treatment plans that restore essential life skills—from self-care and mobility to vocational and homemaking abilities. Through compassionate care, skilled observation, and clear communication, you’ll build trust with patients, families, and fellow healthcare professionals.

You’ll ensure compliance with all regulatory standards while maintaining a safe, respectful environment. Additionally, you’ll provide clinical supervision to therapy assistants and aides, and may serve as a mentor to students during clinical rotations.

Job Description:

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

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

DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
Department: Home Health, DL-Valid Drivers License Class C

Department: Home Health, AUTO-Automobile Insurance

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:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Saturday

Benefits:

Unions:

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

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

Pay Range is $63.77 to $79.71 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.