WHAT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT THE RUSK INSTITUTE?
The Rehabilitation Programs at The Rusk Institute offer comprehensive
care by a team of specialists who provide integrated treatment for the
problems associated with various disabilities and impairments. Treatment
will include
•Medical care
•Speech therapy (if indicated)
•Rehabilitation nursing care and education
•Cognitive therapy (if indicated)
•Muscle re-education and strengthening
•Psychological support and counseling (if indicated)
•Activities of daily living
•Swallowing Therapy (if indicated)
•Gait training
•Leisure activities
If Driver Education is recommended, you will be provided with referrals
to programs at other facilities.
REHABILITATION TEAM
From the moment of arrival, you and your family and/or significant others become a part of the team and remain essential members of the team throughout the rehabilitation process. Your Physiatrist (a physician specializing in rehabilitation medicine) will be the team leader responsible for your medical care and the coordination of your rehabilitation treatment program. Other team members include:
• Rehabilitation Nurses and Nutritionist
• Social Workers
• Physical Therapists and Assistants
• Recreation Therapists
• Occupational Therapists and Assistants
• Vocational Counselors
• Psychologists
• Swallowing Specialists
• Speech-Language Pathologists
• Horticultural Therapists
REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Therapy will be provided in individual or group sessions six days per week. Your program will include:
• Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy (a minimum of 3 hours per day)
• Psychology evaluations and treatment sessions, (½ -1 hour)
• Speech/Language Pathology (½ -1 hour, if indicated)
• Horticultural Therapy (½ -1 hour, if indicated)
• Other specialists (if indicated)
• Individualized PT and OT treatments are also
scheduled on Saturdays to continue the course toward maximizing your
recovery and your ability to perform daily activities.
The rehabilitation nursing staff will work with you to reinforce the
functional skills you have achieved in therapy. The nursing staff will
also provide you and your family and/or significant other with information
regarding your care in preparation for discharge, including information
on your medications. Social workers and therapists also provide educational
sessions. Your social worker will meet with you and help guide you through
the rehabilitation process.
AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY AT THE RUSK INSTITUTE
The length of stay varies depending on the medical
and rehabilitation needs of each patient. Your physiatrist, social
worker and the rehab team will keep you up-to-date with discharge information.
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