Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health

The Pennant Group; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Bella Terra Home Health and Hospice is dedicated to delivering life-changing service through compassionate, high-quality home health and hospice care. The Physical Therapist (PT) will provide skilled therapy in patients' homes, advancing functional recovery and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes autonomy in a flexible home-health setting, with a focus on education, documentation, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Active CA Physical Therapy License
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• CPR certification
• Licensed driver with insured vehicle

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality physical therapy services per physician's plan of care and POC
• Assist patient recovery and functional improvement in collaboration with the care team
• Provide skilled PT services based on physician plan of care
• Conduct ongoing assessments and update the plan of care with patient and family
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals, safety, and home exercises
• Prepare clinical documentation including visit notes and progress summaries
• Communicate with physician and healthcare team about progress and changes
• Supervise PTAs per state guidelines and organizational policy

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health

Make a Difference Every Day

Bella Terra Home Health and Hospice is dedicated to delivering life‑changing service through compassionate, high‑quality home health and hospice care.

Position: Physical Therapist (PT) Pay Range: $65-80/hr Status: Part Time Coverage Area: Beaumont/Banning/Redlands/Moreno Valley

What You’ll Do

• The Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for delivering high‑quality physical therapy services in accordance with the physician’s plan of care and all requirements outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement.
• The PT plays a key role in patient recovery, functional improvement, and interdisciplinary care coordination.
• Provide skilled physical therapy services based on the written physician’s plan of care
• Conduct comprehensive, ongoing assessments and collaborate with the patient, caregiver, and interdisciplinary team to update and individualize the plan of care
• Educate and counsel patients, caregivers, and families on therapy goals, safety, and home exercises
• Prepare accurate and timely clinical documentation, including visit notes and progress summaries
• Communicate regularly with the physician and healthcare team regarding patient progress and changes in condition
• Initiate and implement the physical therapy program, instructing caregivers and appropriate staff on techniques they can safely perform
• Participate in case conferences to review goals, progress, and care plans
• Train patients in the proper use of prosthetics and assistive devices
• Identify needs for additional home health services and coordinate referrals when appropriate
• Participate in patient discharge planning and recommendations for continued care
• Provide in‑service education and training to agency staff as needed
• Engage in peer consultation and quality improvement processes
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) in accordance with state and organizational guidelines

Requirements

• Active CA Physical Therapy License
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organization skills
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order

Why Join Bella Terra Home Health & Hospice?

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.

CAPLICO Core Values

• Celebration
• Accountability
• Passion for Learning
• Love One Another
• Intelligent Risk Taking
• Customer
• Second Ownership

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 http://www.pennantgroup.com.

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.