Sutter Health

Orthopedic Physical Therapist Resident, Sunnyvale

Sutter Health$108K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) required, with state licensure or residency eligibility.
  • Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to handle complex cases independently.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver patient care as part of a structured residency program.
  • Assess and plan rehabilitation programs to improve mobility and relieve pain.
  • Monitor and document progress in patient care.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
  • Supervise physical therapist assistants and aides.
  • Act as a clinical instructor for physical therapy students.
  • Adhere to regulatory standards to ensure patient safety.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available.
  • Focus on mentorship and advanced specialty training.
  • Opportunity to develop clinical supervisory skills.
  • Working in a supportive team environment.
  • Convenient full-time schedule with variable days.
Full Job Description
Organization:
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD

Position Overview:
Licensed Physical Therapist engaged in a structured residency program, delivering patient care while receiving focused mentorship and advanced specialty training. 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:

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

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:
Day/Evening

Schedule:
Full Time

Days of the Week:
Variable

Weekend Requirements:
Saturday

Benefits:
Yes

Unions:
No

Position Status:
Exempt

Weekly Hours:
36

Employee Status:
Regular

Pay Range is $108,576.00 to $108,576.00 / 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.

About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit health system in Northern California, headquartered in Sacramento. It includes doctors, hospitals and other health care services in more than 100 Northern California cities and towns. Major service lines of Sutter Health-affiliated hospitals include cardiac care, women’s and children’s services, cancer care, orthopedics and advanced patient safety technology.
Learn more about Sutter Health
Size
58,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1981

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