You may benefit from inpatient rehabilitation services at St. John’s
Health if you have lost a limb from surgery, infection, trauma, or circulatory
conditions.
Rehabilitation services can address:
Swelling or pain
Inability or difficulty walking
Sensory deficiency
Post-surgical infection
Diminished ability to perform self-care tasks
Our Goals
The interdisciplinary team will assist the patient in becoming more independent
in their daily living activities, including dressing, walking, bathing,
personal hygiene, and leisure activities.
Specific goals may include:
Lessening or preventing any complications which could affect the recovery
and rehabilitative process
Evaluating and recommending prostheses or adaptive equipment appropriate
for the individual’s needs
Minimizing functional limitation by instruction of compensation techniques
to facilitate greater independence in activities of daily living
Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility in Jackson, WY is now open. Call
(307) 739-4917 to learn more.
Patient and Family Participation
The patient becomes an active participant in learning techniques to manage
their condition better. Family and friends also play an important role
in learning how to assist the patient in managing their condition.
Communication with the Referral Source
The therapy staff is experienced in working with physicians, discharge
planners, and medical case managers. Progress reports are provided as
requested.
To Make a Referral
If you believe a person may benefit from our services, call
(307) 739-4917. A member of our staff will assess the patient for no charge. Patients
and their families may also ask their physician or hospital social worker
to initiate a referral. Admission is by physician’s order.
