Physical Therapist II, Santa Cruz, Limited Term
About The Position
Join Sutter Health for a 6-month limited-term, full-time benefitted opportunity as a Physical Therapist in a collaborative, patient-centered outpatient rehabilitation environment. The position primarily serves an orthopedic patient population and offers the opportunity to treat a diverse caseload while helping patients restore mobility, reduce pain, improve strength, and return to valued activities. Strong orthopedic clinical experience is highly valued; experience or interest in pelvic health rehabilitation is also welcome and considered a significant asset. The therapist independently evaluates patients and develops and implements individualized treatment plans. As a member of the care team, the therapist builds relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary colleagues through compassionate care, clinical expertise, and effective communication. The role also provides guidance to Physical Therapist Assistants and rehabilitation aides, serves as a clinical instructor for students as assigned, and supports a culture of learning and clinical excellence. This fast-paced outpatient role includes occasional Saturday coverage. It is a 6-month limited-term, full-time position with benefits. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with day/evening shifts. The annual pay range is $132,662.40 to $185,702.40; actual starting pay may depend on factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, training, and organizational needs.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program, or qualifying education demonstrated with a valid PT license.
- Physical Therapist (PT) licensure, or be an approved license applicant or resident training program employee.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
- Two years of recent relevant experience.
- Critical thinking, complex problem-solving, decisive judgment, and ability to work independently.
- Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to work in a demanding environment, organize multiple priorities, and complete duties within expected timelines and requirements.
- Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
- Effective verbal and written communication, interpersonal, conflict-resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer-service, and community-relations skills.
- Ability to retain and apply new knowledge and skills.
- Keeps abreast of professional practice developments and advancements.
Nice To Haves
- Strong orthopedic clinical experience is highly valued.
- Experience or interest in pelvic health rehabilitation is welcome and considered a significant asset.
Responsibilities
- Independently evaluate patients and develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Provide rehabilitation care to primarily orthopedic patients, helping restore mobility, reduce pain, improve strength, and support return to valued activities.
- Build effective, compassionate relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary colleagues.
- Provide guidance to Physical Therapist Assistants and rehabilitation aides.
- Serve as a clinical instructor for students as assigned.
- Contribute to patient outcomes and foster a culture of learning and clinical excellence.
Benefits
- The role is described as fully benefitted and includes a comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
