Physical Therapist II, Acute Care, Short Hour

Sutter Health•Berkeley, CA

4d•$64 - $89

About The Position

At Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, the Physical Therapist helps patients regain function, restore mobility, reduce pain, and achieve their highest level of independence after illness, injury, or surgery. The role evaluates patient needs, develops individualized treatment plans, and implements evidence-based therapeutic interventions for a diverse patient population. The Physical Therapist works closely with patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide patient-centered care. Through clinical expertise, compassionate communication, and ongoing assessment, the position supports patient engagement and positive rehabilitation outcomes. The role provides clinical leadership by supervising physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation aides, serving as a clinical instructor for students, and contributing to collaboration, excellence, and continuous learning. The position requires adherence to regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards to support patient safety, privacy, and quality of care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program, or a valid physical therapist license demonstrating graduation from an accredited physical therapy program.
Physical Therapist (PT) certification and licensure, or status as an approved license applicant or employee in a resident training program.
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) certification.
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 and 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.
Ability to keep abreast of professional practice developments and advancements.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patient needs.
Develop individualized treatment plans.
Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions across a diverse patient population.
Collaborate with patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver patient-centered care.
Use ongoing assessment and communication to support patient engagement and rehabilitation outcomes.
Supervise physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation aides.
Serve as a clinical instructor for students.
Adhere to regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards for patient safety, privacy, and quality of care.