Valley Baptist Health System provides rehabilitation services based on the patient’s needs. Patients may receive services in the hospital, the inpatient rehab unit, the skilled nursing facility, Home Health, or the outpatient rehab clinic. Rehab services assists individuals who have undergone surgery, or experienced illness or injury which results in a loss of functional ability and/or self-care skills. Services are designed to assist the individual to achieve his/her highest possible level of independence, function and recovery. Psychosocial aspects of adjusting to disability are addressed along with the physical aspect of illness or injury.

Health care professionals from multiple disciplines work together as a team to coordinate care and encourage independence in daily activities. The main focus of the team is the patient. Family members are encouraged to participate in the program of care as much as possible under the team’s guidance. Team members may include:

• Physiatrist (doctor who specializes in rehabilitation) and other physicians as needed.
   
• Rehabilitation Nurse
   
• Physical Therapist
   
• Occupational Therapist
   
• Speech-language Pathologist
   
• Case Manager
   
• Social Worker
   
• Psychologist
   
• Dietitian
   
• Chaplain
   
• Pharmacist
   
• Other health professionals as needed