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Rehabilitation
St. Charles Hospital
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Your Rehabilitation Team...
Physiatrist: A physiatrist is a physician board-certified in the specialty of physical medicine. She is responsible for the medical management of a patient's condition, including prescribing medicines and appropriate therapeutic and nursing interventions, as well as determining appropriate medical diagnostic tests and procedures for each individual.
Rehabilitation nurse: Rehabilitation nurses provide support for patients and encourage the use of therapeutic strategies while continuing to monitor the patient's medical condition as he or she moves through the rehabilitation process.
Physical therapist: Physical therapists evaluate mobility, balance, strength, and endurance. Treatment includes range of motion, joint flexibility, walking, wheelchair management and high level physical skill. Physical therapists assess patient's progress and ability to intensify their rehabilitative program.
Occupational therapist: Occupational therapists address the patient's need in regards to self-care, home management, community living skill needs and functional mobility. They provide patients with the opportunity to practice life skills within the context of everyday activities insuring the highest possible level of independence.
Speech and language pathologist: The speech and language pathologist offers diagnostic and therapeutic interventions focused on listening/reading comprehension, verbal/written expression, reasoning/problem solving, and interpersonal skills. They also address voice and swallowing function if applicable.
Neuropsychologist: Neuropsychologists/psychologists determine a patient's ability to function emotionally following this difficult period in their life. Their assessment includes both the patient and family members. The neuropsychologist works in consult with a patient's clinical team in establishing behavioral goals. He/she also offers support to family members.
Social worker: Social workers act as an advocate for the patient and their families. They assist family members in adjusting to changes that result from a patient's illness, injury or surgery. Social workers also assist in determining what community-based services a patient may need after leaving rehabilitation.
Recreational therapist: A recreational therapist encourages patients to participate in pleasurable programs and activities while they are patients at St. Charles.
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