Rehab Services, Healthcare Organizations, and
Rehab Occupations/ (Chp. 2 & 3 Into to PT
Text) Chp 2 (focus pages 27-38) Chp 3 (focus
pages 45-47) Exam Q&A.
Acute Rehabilitation Hospital (Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital) - Answer: Based
on a team approach (Based on patient's identified needs, different disciplines
make up a patient's Rehab Team. * See the list of "Rehabilitation Occupations"
below.)
The Rehab Team commonly includes, but is NOT limited to: - Answer: Physician
(Physiatrist= Rehab Dr.), Rehab Nurse, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist,
Speech Therapist, Social Worker
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, Acute Rehabilitation Hospital (Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital) - Answer: Based
on a team approach (Based on patient's identified needs, different disciplines
make up a patient's Rehab Team. * See the list of "Rehabilitation Occupations"
below.)
Physician - Answer: Person with overall responsibility for patient care. Treats
medical conditions effecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, and
tendons. Treats the whole patient. Focuses on the function of the patient versus
on the nature of the disease
Physiatrist= Rehab Dr.: - Answer: Dr. with special training in Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation. He/she is the team leader, however, may need to consult with the
attending medical Dr. as needed. The Physiatrist may also have a sub-specialty in
areas such as Brain Injury medicine, Hospice/Palliative Medicine, Pain Medicine,
Pediatric Rehabilitation, and Spinal Cord Injury.
Rehab Nurse: - Answer: administers medication and instructs patients and family
members in care management, which may include hydration and elimination, skin
management, safety, and health maintenance regimens
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Rehab Occupations/ (Chp. 2 & 3 Into to PT
Text) Chp 2 (focus pages 27-38) Chp 3 (focus
pages 45-47) Exam Q&A.
Acute Rehabilitation Hospital (Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital) - Answer: Based
on a team approach (Based on patient's identified needs, different disciplines
make up a patient's Rehab Team. * See the list of "Rehabilitation Occupations"
below.)
The Rehab Team commonly includes, but is NOT limited to: - Answer: Physician
(Physiatrist= Rehab Dr.), Rehab Nurse, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist,
Speech Therapist, Social Worker
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, Acute Rehabilitation Hospital (Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital) - Answer: Based
on a team approach (Based on patient's identified needs, different disciplines
make up a patient's Rehab Team. * See the list of "Rehabilitation Occupations"
below.)
Physician - Answer: Person with overall responsibility for patient care. Treats
medical conditions effecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, and
tendons. Treats the whole patient. Focuses on the function of the patient versus
on the nature of the disease
Physiatrist= Rehab Dr.: - Answer: Dr. with special training in Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation. He/she is the team leader, however, may need to consult with the
attending medical Dr. as needed. The Physiatrist may also have a sub-specialty in
areas such as Brain Injury medicine, Hospice/Palliative Medicine, Pain Medicine,
Pediatric Rehabilitation, and Spinal Cord Injury.
Rehab Nurse: - Answer: administers medication and instructs patients and family
members in care management, which may include hydration and elimination, skin
management, safety, and health maintenance regimens
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