The Rehabilitation Team

Our nationally recognized specialists and caregivers are available to help you through every phase of your recovery. Our team is committed to improving your health, functioning and quality of life. It is our privilege to support your recovery goals and help you achieve them.

Our team includes:

Audiologists work with people who have hearing, balance, and related ear problems. They examine individuals of all ages and identify those with the symptoms of hearing loss and other auditory, balance, and related sensory and neural problems. They then assess the nature and extent of the problems and help the individuals manage them.

Case Managers are social workers or nurses who assist in the planning, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of medical services, ensuring cost effective quality care.

Clinical Psychologists (PhD) help patients learn about the many physical and emotional changes that may accompany their disabilities or illnesses. They address problem-solving, emotional adjustment, sexual concerns, pain control and stress management

Massage Therapists (LM T) use several techniques, including gentle and deep tissue massage, designed to have a positive effect on client health and well-being. Massage is an effective treatment for many health issues, including stress, lower back pain, arthritis, neuritis, and circulatory problems.

Neuro-psychologists (PhD) address issues concerning the neurological trauma, chronic illness, chronic pain, and physical disability that can have a significant psychological impact on disabled individuals and their families. Neuro-psychologists conduct tests for patients with brain injuries or other neurological disorders in order to evaluate cognition, memory and behavior deficits and track their recovery.

Occupational Therapists (O T) address self-care activities such as upper body and hand function, endurance, cognition and independent living skills. Occupational therapists also assist patients in relearning the "activities of daily living" like eating, bathing, dressing and handling household, work, or school activities. They also teach patients to use special adaptive devices to help them reach their goals.

Orthotists and Prosthetists are clinicians who evaluate, cast, fabricate and fit custom orthoses and prostheses in order to maximize functional capabilities.

Physiatrist (DO or MD) (pronounced "fizz-eye’-a-trist") is a physician specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation, the Physiatrist works with the rehab team to evaluate, monitor, shape and manage the patient’s medical care.

Physical Therapists (P T) help patients learn new ways of achieving independent mobility. By enhancing strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and endurance, patients become better able to resume independent lives.

Recreation Therapists (R T) focus on restoring training that promotes the patient’s ability to enjoy recreational and leisure activities, helping patients develop new leisure options, or teaching them how to adapt to activities by teaching adaptive skills or helping them relearn previously enjoyed skills.

Registered Dietitians (RD) ensure that patients have the nutrients they need to heal and participate fully in rehabilitation and help guide patients in modifying their diets as indicated by health conditions or changes in activity.

Rehabilitation Nurses (RN or CRRN) have advanced training in the care of rehabilitation patients. Working with therapists, they provide medical care and help patients and families practice skills and techniques learned in therapy. In addition to providing prescribed medical or surgical care, rehabilitation nurses help patients manage their medications and medical conditions, and practice skills and techniques taught in therapy.

Respiratory Therapists (AAR T) assist patients in maximizing breathing function and helping those who use ventilators or have other respiratory problems.

Social Workers (LSW, MSW) work with patients and their families to plan for life outside the hospital – housing, care giving, and economic concerns, as well as relationships with family and friends. They also help patients and their families connect with programs available through community, social and financial agencies.

Speech and Language Pathologists (SLP) help patients with communication issues, as well as with reading, writing, memory and problem-solving skills. They also evaluate and train patients with swallowing difficulties to help them resume safe eating.