Rehabilitation Services

Our Services

Our program provides the following services based on your individual goals and/or needs:

• Diagnostic Radiology
• Psychological Counseling
• Laboratory Services
• Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Orthotics/prosthetics
• Pharmacy Services
• Respiratory Therapy
• Area Pastors

We are unable to provide the following services, however, referrals to other resources can be arranged if indicated:

• Pediatric Rehabilitation
• Ventilator-Dependent Care
• Chemical Dependency Counseling
• Driver Assessment/Education
• Rehabilitation Engineering
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Audiology

What Will Your Insurance Cover?

Most insurance policies, including Medicare, cover all or a portion of the cost of the services provided by the Physical Rehabilitation Center. Prior to your admission to our program, a representative from our program will verify your benefits. We will explain to you and your family which services are covered and any co-payments that you may be responsible for.

What to Bring

You will be encouraged to do much on your own. For comfort, patients wear casual, everyday clothing. All clothing and personal items should be labeled appropriately. Family members are responsible for taking care of your laundry during your stay. You will want to bring the following items with you to the Physical Rehabilitation Center:

• Comfortable jogging suits, slacks, shorts (elastic waist bands and easy closures are recommended), and comfortable shirts
• Sweater or light jacket
• Underclothing
• Pajamas, gowns, robes, non-skid house shoes
• Flat, non-skid walking or tennis shoes
• Personal items - razor, toothbrush, comb, brush, toiletries, and cosmetics as desired
• Assistive devices you may already have (cane, wheelchair, walker, braces, eyeglasses, hearing aid, dentures, etc.)
• Mementos from home to make your stay pleasant such as photos, memorabilia, stationery, cassette or compact disk player and tapes or CDs
• Items that assist you with spiritual comfort which will not interfere with the comfort of your neighbors
• Hobby items such as needle crafts, reading materials, etc
• A list of medications you are currently taking

What Not to Bring

For your comfort and safety, we ask you not to bring:

• Medications - these will be administered and supervised by your nurse, unless prior arrangements have been made with your physician and our pharmacist
• Excessive or expensive jewelry or other valuables
• Credit cards, check book or large amounts of cash
• Family keepsakes or other personal items that can’t be replaced

Personal Valuables

We cannot keep money, jewelry or credit cards for you. We suggest these items be left at home. We are not responsible for any money or articles you have brought with you. However, if you require storage of valuables, a safe is available in the building. For fire safety purposes, electrical appliances (hair dryers, radios, etc.) must be inspected by our engineering department prior to use.

Members of Your Inpatient Rehabilitation Team

Medical Director
Our Medical Director has specialized training and experience in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Our Medical Director works hand-in-hand with your physician, consulting specialist, and team of therapists and nurses to coordinate your individual treatment program.

Rehabilitation Nurse
The Rehabilitation Nurse cares for your medical needs in addition to providing education for self-care, independent living, and disease and disability management. This member of the team is responsible for ensuring that skills learned during therapy sessions are carried over into evening activities. The rehabilitation nurse ensures a continuum of care.

Physical Therapist
Following a thorough evaluation, the Physical Therapist works with you to increase your strength, muscle tone, coordination, posture, endurance, flexibility, and mobility through the use of therapeutic techniques and equipment.

Occupational Therapist
The Occupational Therapist will help you learn how to adapt your physical capabilities to activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming and dressing, and using specialized equipment through individualized exercises and activities. Treatment includes exercise, training, and education. Often compensatory techniques and adaptive equipment help to facilitate independence.

Speech/Language Pathologist
This specialist identifies areas of deficit relating to visual and auditory comprehension, attention, memory, communication skills, oral and pharyngeal sensor motor function, and swallowing. The goal of speech/language pathology is independent communication and appropriate oral function.

Therapeutic Recreational Therapist
The Recreational Therapist assists you in adapting skills to continue previous recreational activities, developing new leisure skills that complement your functional ability, and reinforcing newly learned skills through enjoyable activity.

Music Therapist
The Music Therapist can address physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual needs through the use of live music and personal interaction. Outcomes may include pain relief, decreased confusion, improved communication, increased motor movement, mood elevation, and relaxation.

Psychologist
The Psychologist specializes in the evaluation of brain and behavior relationships. Using this information, a plan of treatment may be developed to aid in the return of cognitive, behavioral and emotional function. The Psychologist may also help the family by providing counseling and coping skills.

Dietitian
The Dietitian attends to your individual dietary needs and develops a plan for you to follow after you are discharged.

Pharmacist
The team Pharmacist evaluates every patient’s medications upon admission and throughout their stay. He or she attends every interdisciplinary team meeting and consults with the physician and nursing staff regarding possible food and drug interactions, age appropriate dosage, and adequate pain relief. The Pharmacist is also available to meet with patients and caregivers to discuss any questions they have related to their medications, safety and side effects.

Social Worker
The Social Worker provides support and counseling to you and your family and serves as a liaison between the team and all other concerned parties, including your family, funding sources, friends, and other medical facilities.

Case Manager
Your Rehabilitation Case Manager assists you and your family by coordinating, facilitating, and advocating for the seamless delivery of services during your stay on the rehabilitation unit and at discharge.

Family/Loved Ones
Absolutely essential in the recovery process is the involvement of your loved ones. They will help you by providing your treatment team with information about you before your illness or injury, your interests, your learning styles, and any other information that will be important to your comfort and progress. This information, along with your input and that of the staff, will be used to guide treatment strategies and goals. We will provide educational and support services to them. When indicated, a home visit will be made to assess your post discharge environment and to recommend equipment or structural changes to be made before your discharge.

Typical Patient Day

Your daily activities will be structured to provide a coordinated program of intensive therapeutic services that have been tailored to meet your individual rehabilitation needs. Although the schedule and actual therapy program will vary, most of your day will be spent in active therapy. A typical patient day may look like this:

• 6:30 AM Awake
• 7:00 Grooming/Dressing
• 8:00 Breakfast
• 8:30 Therapies Begin
• 12:00 PM Lunch
• 1:00 Therapies Resume
• 4:30 Visitation Hours/Free Time
• 5:30 Dinner
• 9:00 or later Bedtime/Quiet Activities

Patient & Visitor Information

Please inform visitors of your therapy schedule so that you are available to enjoy time with them. Visitors are welcome and important during your rehabilitation program. Recommended visiting hours are from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Monday through Saturday and 12:30 PM to 8:30 PM Sundays.

Special arrangements will be made for the family to observe therapy sessions and to learn more about the rehabilitation services being provided to you. A member of our rehabilitation team will contact family members to arrange for family training. We cannot allow overnight guests unless indicated by the treatment plan.

If family or friends require overnight accommodations, please request a list of area hotels, with estimated rates from your case manager or social worker.