**Overview** **West Gables** **Rehabilitation Hospital** *A joint venture with Select Medical* **Location: Miami, FL** **Physical Therapist (PT) -** Per Diem/ PRN/ As Needed **Pay: $50.00 Per Hour** **Benefits of being a therapist with us:** + Latest rehab technologies + Engaged and team-oriented culture + High success rates of patients being discharged home + Clinical ladders to develop our therapists + A network of over 50K employees nationwide with relocation and advancement opportunities **Responsibilities** **Position Summary** Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction. Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities. Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery. **Specific Duties** + Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs. + Provides ongoing evaluation of patient’s status and goals, modifying treatment program for timely progression. + Develops comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize patient outcomes and return to community activities. + Coordinates treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services, as well as available community resources. Attends appropriate clinical meetings to facilitate coordination. + Provides for patient education to include the development of comprehensive and progressive home programs with instruction to the patient, family and other caregivers as appropriate to facilitate a safe and effective discharge. + Prepares for patient discharge inclusive of ordering of necessary equipment and recommendations for therapeutic services ensuring the continuum of care. + Evaluates patient in the actual or simulated home, school, work or community environments as necessary to facilitate a return to community activities, making recommendations for necessary adaptations or training. + Identifies and manages various levels of care necessary to ensure care plan delivery. Delegates and supervises the utilization of PTAs, as well as support personnel to maximize patient outcomes and ensure effective utilization of services. **Qualifications** **Minimum Qualifications** + Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist required. + Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required. + Home Care Requirements: One or more years of clinical experience and a valid state Driver’s License. **Additional Data** _**Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law_ _._ Apply for this job (https://jobs-selectmedicalcorp.icims.com/jobs/306717/physical-therapist-%28pt%29---per-diem/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=1374627814) Share this job **Job ID** _306717_ **Location** _US-FL-Miami_ **Experience (Years)** _1_ **Category** _Therapy - Physical Therapy_ **_Street Address_** _2525 SW 75th Avenue_ **_Company_** _West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital_ **Position Type** _Per Diem_