Dignity Health Physical Therapy, in partnership with Select Medical, is a network of outpatient physical therapy centers offering a wide range of rehabilitation services. We provide the individualized care, healing, strength and confidence you need to get back to living the kind of life you want following injury or surgery. Our licensed therapists will listen, work with you to determine the goals for your therapy, and partner with you to help you achieve those goals through personalized, targeted care.
We are committed to partnering with you throughout your healing journey by providing a variety of services, including
- Physical Therapy – Physical therapy can help you heal, regain strength and mobility and reduce pain. Get back to the things you love through the power of physical therapy.
- Occupational Therapy – Our occupational therapists use a variety of treatment options to help improve your activity level and participate in daily life tasks and activities.
- Pediatric Therapy – Our dedicated pediatric center offers physical, occupational and speech therapy to help your child with age-based development.
- Speech Therapy – For those with swallowing, communication or voice disorders, our therapists can help improve your quality of life.
- Hand Therapy – Our hand therapists provide comprehensive treatment for hand, wrist, arm, elbow and shoulder injuries and conditions.
- Sports Medicine – We offer programs tailored to the physical demands of active people like you – the weekend warrior, the performing artist or the competitive athlete.
- Neurological Rehabilitation – Helping individuals with an injury to the nervous system, such as a stroke, brain or spinal cord injury, or a progressive neurologic disease, like multiple sclerosis, ALS or Parkinson’s.
- Cancer Rehabilitation – Specialized treatment for patients living with cancer and those in remission.
- Specialty Services – Many of our skilled therapists have received advanced training to offer specialized services that cater to the unique needs of your injury or condition.
- WorkStrategies – We partner with employers, case managers, payors and insurers to treat and prevent work-related injuries and reduce the total workers’ compensation spend.
Joel Gersh, PTA
Joel is the center manager for the E. Flamingo location. He earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise science in 1998 from Florida Atlantic University and an associate’s degree in physical therapy assistant in 2008 from the College of Southern Nevada. Joel has experience working in the vestibular rehabilitation and orthopedic setting which has given him a good knowledge and understanding of improving patients quality of life. Joel has worked with many populations in his career, ranging from Parkinson’s and Multiple Sclerosis to professional athletes and enjoys the different challenges they bring. He particularly likes seeing them get better and independent with activities in their community. With a fitness background, Joel believes in promoting benefits of activity along with overall health and wellness.
