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Our
Rehab Team |
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Rehabilitation
experts from many different disciplines come together to form
the patient’s treatment
team. Depending upon the patient’s individualized plan of
care, he/she may work with some of or all of the following professionals:
YOUR PHYSICIAN-LED REHABILITATION TEAM
Upon your admission, your rehabilitation team steps in to care
for you immediately to ensure that your specific needs are met
from the very beginning. In addition to your physician, your team
will include members of our therapy department, rehabilitation
nurses and a case manager. Depending on your specific rehabilitation
needs, other clinicians, such as a dietitian or social worker,
may be a part of your team. And keep in mind, you and your family
are key members of your treatment team. Your input is vital and
necessary in order for the NCRH team to develop your personalized
plan of care.
Rehabilitation Doctor
A physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation
will serve as your primary physician during your stay. This physician
will lead the treatment team delivering your personalized and progressive
rehabilitation program. Depending upon your specific medical needs,
you may be seen by other physicians as well to guarantee your rehabilitation
program is complete and maximizes your recovery.
Rehabilitation Nurse
Along with other team members, your primary nurse manages your
treatment and personalizes your plan of care based upon your medical
needs. In addition to your primary nurse, patient care technicians
will provide consistency and continuity of your rehabilitation
program between both the nursing and therapy care you receive.
Case Manager
Your case manager, together with your physician, ensures that your
needs are met at NCRH. In addition to providing you and your family
with progress reports, the case manager coordinates your discharge
needs such as outpatient treatment, home care and equipment. Your
case manager is available to discuss your insurance coverage and
billing questions.
Physical and Occupational Therapists
Your physical therapist helps you to work on any problems that
you may have with weakness, lack of mobility, movement, balance
and stamina. Your occupational therapist will assist you with learning
to carry out activities of daily living, including eating and meal
preparation, personal hygiene, dressing and housekeeping.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Your speech-language pathologist assists you with any problems
that may hinder your ability to read, write, speak, swallow, understand
or focus. Individual, group and specialized techniques are available
to help you enhance these skills.
Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory therapists provide specialized treatment and work to
improve pulmonary function.
Dietician
Your dietician ensures that your therapeutic diet provides you
with the necessary nutrition to help with your course of therapy.
Your dietician also provides you and your family with educational
guidelines to follow when you return home.
Other Health Care Professionals
Other professionals are available to join your rehabilitation team
as indicated by your health needs and goals.
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