Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Health

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health Make a Difference Every Day Bella Terra Home Health and Hospice of the Desert is dedicated to delivering life-changing service through compassionate, high‑quality home health and hospice care. Whether in the comfort of home or in a facility, our mission is to enhance the quality of life for every patient we serve. We are growing rapidly and seeking a skilled, compassionate, and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team in Coachella Valley. If you're looking to advance your career in a supportive environment that values excellence, autonomy, and teamwork, we’d love to meet you.

Position

• Physical
• Therapist
• Assistant (PTA)
• Pay
• Range: $45.00–$55.00/hr
• Status:
• Full-Time
• Coverage
• Area: Coachella Valley What You’ll Do As a Home Health PTA, you will play a key role in helping patients regain independence and achieve meaningful goals.

Responsibilities

include: Providing direct physical therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and according to the physician’s plan of care Treating patients to alleviate pain, restore function, and maximize mobility Guiding patients through therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfer techniques, and muscle reeducation Utilizing physical therapy modalities such as heat, cold, water therapy, electricity, ultrasound, and massage Observing and reporting changes in patient conditions to the Physical Therapist and clinical team Educating patients on the safe use of mobility aids such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and orthotics/prosthetics Completing accurate, timely clinical documentation and notes Requirements Active California Physical Therapist Assistant License Current CPR certification Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational and time‑management abilities Valid driver’s license and insured, reliable vehicle Previous home health or hospice experience preferred (but not required) Why Join Bella Terra Home Health & Hospice of the Desert? Bella Terra is part of the Cornerstone Group, a nationwide network of 75+ home health and hospice agencies. Although we are backed by a large organization, we operate as a local, community-focused team. We know that exceptional care begins with exceptional people — and we invest in our employees so they can thrive personally and professionally. What Makes Us Unique We empower our clinicians with a level of freedom and autonomy rarely found in home health and hospice. You’ll have the ability to create, innovate, and lead programs that best serve your patients and community. We are guided by the CAPLICO Core Values: Celebration Accountability Passion for Learning Love One Another Intelligent Risk Taking Customer Second Ownership If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and want to help shape the premier Home Health & Hospice agency in the Coachella Valley, we want to connect with you! Apply Today Join a mission-driven team where your work truly matters — and where you’re supported every step of the way. The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at We are a dedicated team of local professionals focused on delivering personalized hospice care with an emphasis on quality and excellence. Our staff of caring professionals have roots in this area, and we work with each patient and family to ensure that our care is personalized to respect the unique needs of each person we serve. Regardless of your circumstances, we meet you where you are to give you the care and services that are best suited for your needs. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.