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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. |