Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation helps people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment, or illness. The goal is to help each individual function as independently as possible through specialized treatment programs for conditions including stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic injury, neurological conditions, amputation, and trauma. Rehabilitation therapy can be an important next step for you or your loved one. The following information will give you a better understanding of rehabilitation and why it might be right for you.
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The Rehab Difference
We know that making the decision about where you receive your next level of care can be confusing – especially with so many different options to consider. When you choose rehabilitation you will be cared for by a team that understands your individual situation and shares the same goals you do – getting you home as healthy, safely, and as quickly as possible.
Before getting started, you probably have a number of questions about rehabilitation options, including:
- What level of personal attention will I receive from therapists, nurses, and doctors?
- What is the success rate of the program and what medical conditions are they best at treating?
- How quickly can you get back home?
Acute rehabilitation
Acute rehabilitation means you will be cared for by a team that understands your individual situation and is dedicated to helping you recover. In fact, patients treated with rehabilitation have been shown to receive a higher level of care and achieve better results versus other types of rehabilitation programs. For example:
- Rehab patients go home sooner
- They have greater success walking independently again
- They receive more doctor and nurse time and attention, including regular visits by their doctor
- They have lower rates of readmission to the hospital during or after treatment
3 reasons why an acute rehabilitation program might be right for you*
Intensive therapy, which helps you go home sooner
10-14 Days in rehab
15-20 Days in skilled nursing
Daily access to a physician specially trained in rehab
24/7 physician coverage
2-3 visits per week in skilled nursing
Low patient to nurse ratio
5-7 patients per nurse
15-20 patients per nurse in skilled nursing
*These are national averages and the experience may vary by individual patient and facility.
Types of Patients We Treat
While our patients have a wide variety of diagnoses, ranging from neurologic conditions such as stroke and Parkinson’s to pulmonary conditions such as COPD, our rehabilitation unit stands out as an excellent treatment option because we create a custom rehabilitation program based on each patient’s condition and goals.
You may be a good candidate for admission into our rehabilitation program if you have had a decrease in your ability to function in your normal environment and you have experienced the following:
- Brain injury
- Cardiovascular or pulmonary issues
- Hip or femur fractures
- Lower extremity amputation
- Major multiple trauma
- Neurological conditions such as motor neuron diseases, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, myopathy, Parkinson’s disease, polyneuropathy
- Stroke
- Total hip replacement
- Total knee replacement
- Other medical and debilitating conditions
Your individual situation requires a treatment plan designed just for you. If you have been diagnosed with any of the conditions listed above, rehabilitation may be the best option for you to reach your goals and return home as soon as possible.
Will Health Insurance Cover Rehab?
Our program accepts most major health insurance carriers, including Medicare. In some cases, payment may be available through Workers’ Compensation.
Our team of insurance experts will help you confirm your coverage and will work with your insurance provider to find out if it covers rehabilitation services.
How to get started
Once you and your doctor have made the decision that you need rehabilitation care, a Clinical Liaison from Saint Joseph Medical Center Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation will help you understand what program is right for you.
He or she will also talk to your doctor or case manager, review your chart, and speak with you and your family to understand your current situation and goals and to help make your transition to rehab as smooth as possible.
