The Physical Rehabilitation Department at Parkview Community Hospital offers Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology services to patients of all ages in the acute hoapital. Our mission is to help each patient attain the highest level of function and quality of life possible within his or her potential and limitations. The philosophy of the Physical Rehabilitation Department is uphold Parkview's Vision Statement: " Improving the health status of the community."

At Parkview, we employ top-ranked, licensed professionals who are expertly trained in the rehabilitation of post-operative, orthopedic, general medical patients. Our staff has received specialized training in the rehabilitation of our bariatric patients population. Specialized wound care services are also provided as a subspecialty of our Physical Therapy team, for non-healing or complex wounds. Also, to reduce the chances of post-discharge re-injury or loss of function, our therapists incorporate patient & family education into every treatment regimen to encourage ongoing wellness beyond the hospital experience.

As members of an interdisciplinary health care team, Parkview’s Rehabilitation Therapists provide an individualized plan of care for each patient to improve and/or restore physical and cognitive function, relieve pain, and increase mobility and strength after injury or illness. Our patients are progressed as quickly and effectively as possible through the continuum of care, without compromise to quality or safety.

Parkview Physical Rehabilitation is dedicated to the concept of providing quality patient care by employing an appropriate ratio of qualified professionals and support staff. Specially certified staff is also available to ensure the best care possible for patients requiring more specialized care. This dedication to quality is exemplified by establishing a professional working relationship with medical staff and striving to attain their mutual respect and confidence.

Our patients have consistently rated their experience with Parkview Physical Rehabilitation as good to excellent. Here are some of their comments, as stated on Patient Satisfaction Surveys:



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