Physical Therapists evaluate and treat strength, range of motion, muscle tone, gait, ambulation and transfer status, assistive device needs, orthotic utilization, balance, safety, sensation, coordination, endurance, and pain.

Occupational Therapists will address activities of daily living, strength, range of motion, muscle tone, edema, pain, hand function, visual/spatial/perceptual deficits, assistive device needs, orthotic utilization, safety, motor control, sensation, coordination, and cognitive status.

Speech and Language Pathologists focus on expressive/receptive language needs, dysphagia screening and follow-up, motor apraxia and dysarthria, memory deficits, attention and concentration tasks, cognitive linguistics skills, assessment of functional language skills, memory, and orientation.

Respiratory Therapists evaluate, treat, and educate patients whose ability to breath has been compromised due to illness, disease, or trauma.

Recreational Therapists are specially trained and certified therapists who utilize leisure activity to improve cognitive and physical abilities of individuals with illness or disabling conditions.

Rehabilitation Nurses are specially trained and focused on providing care and education to both patients and families during the recovery phase of their illness or injury.

Physiatrists are physicians specially trained in physical medicine and rehabilitation, who manage the care of all patients admitted to the rehabilitation unit. Additionally, we have a medical staff comprised of over 200 physicians in many specialty areas.

Neuropsychologists are available for interventions that assist with awareness and understanding of deficits, adjustments to disability, social skills, problem solving, and family issues.

Case Managers offer coordination of family support and communication, transportation arrangements, interdisciplinary team and community resource coordination. The case manager will also reinforce plan guidelines and provide information to the patient’s insurance carrier.

Clinical Dieticians work with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate medical and nutritional needs through patient assessment, development and implementation of a nutritional program, and education of the patient and family.

 

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