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Physical Therapist II - VCWC (Full Time, Day)

NorthBay Health$60.79–$80.08/hrVacaville, CAFull timePosted 3w agoStill open, checked every night
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How this pay compares

This posting states $60.79–$80.08 an hour. Open physical therapist jobs in California post a median of $64 an hour, the middle half $60–$71.04, across 391 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Physical therapists employed in California earn a median of $59.71 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Licensed in another state?

California is not issuing PT Compact privileges, so a physical therapist or PT assistant licensed in another state needs a California license for this job. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a California license, apply to the Physical Therapy Board of California for a license by endorsement ($450, by its own page): what California asks. Every state's PT Compact status.

What California requires of a physical therapist

Physical Therapist License, from the Physical Therapy Board of California.

  • An endorsement applicant applies online through BreEZe, passes the California Jurisprudence Assessment Module (CAL-JAM), submits fingerprints (Live Scan in California, or hard cards from out of state) and a passport-style photo, and pays the application processing and initial license fees by credit card.
  • Staying active: Licenses renew every two years and expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month; each renewal requires 30 hours of continuing competency, including 4 hours of basic life support and 2 hours of ethics, laws and regulations (fewer hours at a first renewal).

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  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%

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About the job

At Northbay Health, the Physical Therapist II functions as an independent clinician, providing professional physical therapy services in the outpatient setting with advanced clinical reasoning. The Physical Therapist II serves as a resource to entry-level staff, provides clinical oversight of Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), contributes to program development, and ensures high-quality patient care consistent with departmental and regulatory standards.

Primary Job Duties

  • Provides outpatient physical therapy services during assigned shifts, including occasional weekend and holiday coverage as required.
  • Performs initial evaluations and periodic re-evaluations and updates treatment plans and goals in collaboration with physicians, as appropriate.
  • Delivers evidence-based interventions tailored to the patient's diagnosis, learning needs, and age.
  • Maintains accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards.
  • Educates patients and caregivers regarding therapy procedures, home exercise programs, injury prevention, and the safe use of assistive and adaptive equipment.
  • Communicates effectively with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patients, families, and third-party payers regarding patient status and treatment progression.
  • Provides guidance and mentorship to Physical Therapist I staff, Physical Therapist Assistants, and students.
  • Contributes to program development, quality improvement initiatives, staff meetings, in-service education, and professional development activities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned in support of patient care and clinic operations.

Education

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or equivalent from an accredited program.

Licensure/Certifications

  • Current California Physical Therapy license required.
  • Current AHA or equivalent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  • Completion of all annual system and department requirements, including TB, Safety, HIPAA, and Infection Control requirements.

Experience

  • Minimum of one year of professional Physical Therapy experience required.
  • Advanced certification may be substituted for experience.
  • Prior outpatient experience strongly preferred.

Skills

  • Advanced competency in Physical Therapy musculoskeletal and neuromuscular evaluation and treatment techniques.
  • Ability to independently manage a full outpatient caseload.

Standards of Performance

  • Demonstrates reliability and professionalism by adhering to departmental policies, procedures, and established attendance and punctuality standards.

Physical Effort

  • Attendance is an essential function of the job.
  • Requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach frequently.
  • Requires moderate lifting, pushing, and pulling of patients and equipment typical of an outpatient therapy environment.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Hours of Work

  • Assigned shift during outpatient department operating hours.
  • Participation in occasional weekend or holiday coverage may be required.

Interpersonal Skills and Values

Demonstrates NorthBay Health’s True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Why NorthBay Health

NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions. We are expanding access to care across our communities through two acute-care hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU maternity unit, along with a cancer center, urgent care locations, and a growing network of primary and specialty care clinics.

We provide advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health is nationally recognized for quality care, including Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and multiple U.S. News and World Report high performing recognitions.

We are committed to being the trusted healthcare partner of choice and offer an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support the health of our communities.

NorthBay Health Benefits Options

NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.

Compensation Structure

NorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1–5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role. Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.

Remote Work Disclosure

NorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.

Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.

Notice to Recruitment Agencies

NorthBay Health utilizes a managed service provider (MSP) for agency partnerships and is not currently engaging external recruiting firms outside of established agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or third-party candidate submissions. Please do not contact NorthBay Health employees, leaders, physicians, or hiring managers regarding recruitment or job postings.

More Information

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From NorthBay Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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