Acute Rehabilitation Services
The BRMC Acute Rehabilitation Department provides physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language pathology services. Patients can be referred to any of these services by their physician. Once a physician has ordered the service, a qualified therapist will complete a thorough evaluation of strengths, limitations and rehabilitation potential. BRMC also has physiatrists (a physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation) on staff who may assess a patient's rehabilitation potential and needs.
The overall goal of rehabilitation services is to improve, increase or maintain each person's level of functioning and quality of life by assisting them with achieving his/her maximum potential is all aspects of daily living.
Occupational Therapy is helpful with:
- Training in use of adaptive equipment
- Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
- Nursing/family education
- Sensory-motor training
- Adaption of physical environment
- Cognitive training
- Pain management
- Strains and sprains
- Tendonitis
- Post stroke rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation after joint surgery
- Hand and wrist injuries
- Shoulder pain or injuries
Call 201-967-4262
For more information regarding Acute Rehabilitation Services available at Bergen Regional,
or for assistance in making an appointment.
Please be prepared to provide the following patient information when you call:
- Name, address and daytime phone number
- Insurance
- Date of birth
- Reason for appointment
What if you don't have insurance? - You may be referred to the Credit and Collection Department to determine if you qualify for financial assistance.
