Carnegie Park Post Acute
Rehabilitation & Therapy Services
Short-Term Rehab & Therapy
Our physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapists help patients rebuild strength, develop functional mobility, and perform activities of daily living for a successful return home. Our licensed professionals partner with Accelerated Care Plus (the nation’s leading provider of advanced rehab technology) to ensure we are following the newest, most effective rehab technology and practices available.
Physical Therapy (PT)
Our physical therapy team works to help residents reach their highest level of independence. Each patient is carefully evaluated before a physical therapist creates an individualized treatment program. Treatment takes place in our rehab gym with a focus on:
- improving physical impairment
- coordination
- strength
- mobility
- pain
- preventing future injuries
Our expansive rehab gym utilizes many advanced tools including ultrasound and infrared therapy, OmniCycle Connect for motor skills, Diathermy for wound/pain management, and more.
Occupational Therapy (OT)
Our occupational therapists help residents master tasks essential for daily living while maximizing their independence safely. These skills include:
- bathing
- dressing
- eating
- cooking
They also assist residents with impaired vision and/or hearing to thrive in their environments. This can involve teaching patients how to use adaptive equipment like shower chairs, walkers, utensils, wheelchairs, and more.
Speech Therapy
Our speech therapists assess and help restore abilities in the areas of communication, swallowing, and cognition. Treatment programs are designed to help residents affected by stroke, brain injury, dementia, and other neurological disorders. Speech therapists also work with residents suffering from hearing impairment, respiratory illnesses, and complex medical conditions. Goals of speech therapy range from:
- strengthening chewing and swallowing
- improving speech
- voice clarity
- comprehension
Respiratory Therapy
Our respiratory therapists evaluate and treat individuals who have trouble breathing or those with respiratory-associated illnesses such as asthma, pneumonia, emphysema, bronchitis, and sleep apnea. Respiratory services include:
- physiotherapy
- oxygen
- nebulized treatments
- ventilator assistance
Our respiratory therapists work hard to help patients improve their endurance, comfort, and overall well-being.
