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Description of Setting
Description of Setting
Inpatient rehabilitation facilities offer individuals intensive therapy, aimed to facilitate a safe discharge home. Occupational therapists focus on functional retraining, cognitive rehab, and adaptive techniques to prepare the patient for home. In this setting, they work with a variety of other healthcare professionals who may provide different types of therapy or medical care. With 3+ hours daily of combined therapy, patients must be medically and physically able to participate.
Setting Structure
Setting Structure
Interprofessional Team Members
Physical Therapists
Speech Language Pathologists
Physicians
Nurses
Psychologists
Social Workers
Structure
Typically 60 to 90 minutes of OT per day, equaling 3 hours of total therapy (PT and OT, or OT and Speech) aimed at facilitating a safe discharge home
Common Diagnoses
Common Diagnoses
Orthopedic Conditions
Neurological Conditions
Autoimmune Condition
Evaluation and Assessments
Evaluation and Assessments
AOTA Occupational Profile Template
Modified Barthel Index
Katz Index of Independence in ADL
Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
Functional Independence Measure (FIM)
Saint Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS)
Manual Muscle Testing
Range of Motion
Common Interventions
Common Interventions
Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental ADL Training: Retraining in daily self care and home maintenance tasks
Therapeutic Exercise and Activity: Strengthening of the upper extremity with exercises and coordination activities
Adaptive Equipment Training: Training with durable medical equipment
Energy Conservation: Techniques to manage fatigue, often for chronic conditions
Cognitive Rehabilitation: Improving memory, executive functioning, and safety awareness
Functional Mobility and Balance Training: Exercises and practice to improve stability and visual recognition for tasks
Environmental Modifications: Identifying hazards in the room and adjusting the environment for better accessibility
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Documentation
Billing and Reimbursement
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