Our Physicians and Team

Rehabilitation Physicians

Is a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O) who has a specialty in Physiatry (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), Neurology or other medical discipline, where they are certified and/or significantly experienced to provide medical rehabilitation physician services. They demonstrate knowledge, experience and use of evidence based practice, and active learning in the field of rehabilitation. They ensure the adequacy of the individual treatment plans and programs, work closely with patients, families, other physicians and rehabilitation specialists as well as the community. In addition to medical rehabilitation care they routinely provide education and advocacy on rehabilitation.

Rehabilitation Nursing

Rehabilitation Nursing involves specially trained and experienced nurses that practice medical nursing as other nurses, but further focus their goals and efforts towards improving functional independence and an optimal quality of life for individuals who suffer limitations or restrictions in their own unique activities of daily living following disabling illnesses and injuries. Rehabilitation Nurses take a more holistic approach to meeting patients’ medical, vocational, educational, environmental and spiritual needs as part of a meaningful recovery from their impairments. They are a key team member in the establishment and accomplishment of a 24/7 interdisciplinary medical-rehabilitation Plan of Care, and provide guidance and empowerment to patients/families to support their right and responsibility to make informed decisions about their future.

Physical Therapy (PT)

Physical Therapy (PT) encompasses the identification, prevention, remediation, and rehabilitation of acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain, with emphasis on movement dysfunction. Such therapy will include examination and analysis of patients, education, and the therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, exercise, and other procedures to maximize functional independence.

Occupational Therapy (OT)

Occupational Therapy (OT) encompasses the provision of goal-directed, purposeful activity to aid in the development of adaptive skills and performance capacities by individuals of all ages who have physical disabilities and related psychological impairment(s). Such therapy includes assessment, education and therapeutic procedures and training and is designed to maximize independence, prevent further disability, and maintain health.

Speech-language Pathology (SLP)

Speech-language Pathology (SLP) encompasses a continuum of services including prevention, identification, diagnosis, consultation, education and treatment of patients with speech, language, oral, pharyngeal, and laryngeal sensorimotor dysfunction. Screenings are utilized to identify individuals who require further evaluation to determine the presence or absence of a communication, swallow or hearing disorder. Referrals are made to an audiologist for evaluation of patients with potential hearing impairments identified during screenings.