Westerly Hospital provides comprehensive rehabilitation for patients of all ages. Our therapists collaborate with physicians, nurses and other allied health professionals to deliver high-quality, individualized care including physical and occupational therapy and speech-language pathology services. Our therapists work with patients and families to deliver the most clinically effective rehabilitation. We are committed to ensuring every patient has the appropriate equipment and support in their discharge environment. A care plan is developed by the hospital team in close collaboration with the patient, family and/or caregivers.
Whether recovering from surgery, an accident, injury or illness, at Westerly Hospital we ensure you receive the care you need to recover. Depending on the intensity of the care that you require, treatment may include inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient therapy or home care.
Our physical therapists (PT) are movement experts who enhance and restore functional ability and improve quality of life for those with an injury, impairment or disability. Through prescribed exercises, hands-on care and patient education, our physical therapists teach patients how to prevent or manage their condition to achieve long-term health benefits. PTs examine each individual and develop a treatment plan to promote the ability to move, reduce pain and restore function.
Our physical therapists provide expert personalized treatment using a variety of techniques and procedures as well as comprehensive patient education to assist you in achieving your rehabilitation goals.
Occupational therapy (OT) helps people of all ages build the skills they need to confidently handle daily activities and do what they love through hands-on, practical techniques. Occupational therapy practitioners enable those of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote their health, and prevent or live better with injury, illness or disability.
Our occupational therapists provide highly-skilled treatment that is individualized and focused on using activities to maximize function.
Speech-language pathologists (SLP) work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults.
Our speech-language pathologists are committed to providing quality diagnostic and rehabilitative services. Our speech-language pathologists are highly trained and hold national certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. We provide services for a wide range of adult and pediatric disorders.
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