Physical Therapist II, Outpatient Orthopedic, Sunnyvale

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

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD

Position Overview:

In today’s evolving healthcare landscape, we recognize that top physical therapists seek more than just a role—they seek growth, mentorship, and meaningful career development. At Sutter, you’ll be supported by a collaborative team of highly skilled clinicians, including residency- and fellowship-trained faculty and mentors who hold advanced certifications such as OCS, WCS, FAAOMPT, and CHT. Whether or not you are formally enrolled in a residency or fellowship program, you will benefit from daily access to these experts, fostering continuous clinical development and excellence in practice.

Our robust commitment to education includes nationally recognized residency and fellowship programs designed to cultivate advanced clinical reasoning, specialization, and leadership. We are deeply invested in creating pathways for career advancement while supporting your professional goals in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

In this role, you will build trust and cooperation with patients, their families, and interdisciplinary care teams through thorough clinical assessment, attentive care, and clear communication. You will ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and privacy. Additionally, you will provide clinical supervision to assistants and aides and serve as a clinical instructor for students, contributing to the development of the next generation of clinicians.

Join Sutter Health and be part of a purpose-driven organization where innovation, mentorship, and professional growth are at the heart of everything we do.

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-SPECIFIC CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

Department: Home Health, DL-Valid Drivers License

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:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

Saturday

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

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

Pay Range is $132,641.60 to $165,796.80 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers 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.