Physical Therapist Job in Novato, CA

Job title from Sutter Health: Inpatient Physical Therapist Acute Care

Source: Sutter Health job site (jobs.sutterhealth.org). This job is posted on the company's own site; we last checked it on Nov 5, 2026.

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License rules in California

California is not in the PT Compact.

Therapy license and compact rules in California

How the pay compares

This job pays USD 0.69 an hour more than the typical USD 65.00 an hour for physical therapist jobs in California (63 jobs that list the pay).

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Sutter Health has 2 more open therapy jobs in Novato, CA.

Typical pay at Sutter Health in California: USD 76.53 an hour (24 jobs that list the pay).

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Job description from Sutter Health

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

Organization:

NCH-Novato Community Hospital

Position Overview:

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs in applicable care setting (hospital, ambulatory, inpatient rehabilitation unit, skilled nursing, home health, psychiatric care facility, senior care program). Supervises physical therapy assistants and aides in performing treatment. Supervises students.

Job Description:

EDUCATION
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

Bachelor's: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program: baccalaureate degree in physical therapy.

Master's: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program: master's degree in physical therapy.

Other: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program: doctorate degree in physical therapy.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

PT-Physical Therapist Upon Hire

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Requires critical thinking, complex problem solving, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work in a demanding environment, balance multiple priorities and take appropriate actions.

Computer proficiency in word processing/typing, basic application and hardware functions required for applicable care setting.

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

No

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

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

Pay Range is $56.07 to $75.31 / hour

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.

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