Program Goal
To provide individuals recovering from surgery after a fracture or joint replacement an opportunity to develop skills related to independent living, self-care and ambulation.
Therapy Services
- Initial and ongoing evaluation of the patient's medical and functional status by a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Neuropsychology/Psychology
- Social Services
- Respiratory Therapy
- Dietary Counseling
Program Features
- Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services
- Individualized treatment plans
- One-to-one therapy administered by clinicians experienced in physical and cognitive rehabilitation
- Focus on improving function in mobility, activities of daily living, psychosocial adjustment and community access
- Total staff commitment to returning the client home to a familiar lifestyle, rather than to an extended care facility.
- Patient and family education and counseling
- Nutritional management by a registered dietitian
- On-site pharmacy, laboratory and radiology
- Post-discharge follow-up and support
Guidelines for Admission
- Individual is medically stable
- Individual demonstrates an ability to benefit from an intensive physical medicine and rehabilitation program
