From the Executive Director
Welcome to the Penn Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine (Penn Rehab). We understand that inpatient rehabilitation may be a new and uncertain experience. Our nationally-recognized team is uniquely equipped to support you and your family with an innovative, compassionate approach throughout your rehabilitation journey. As an inpatient rehabilitation unit of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, you are assured the highest quality medical care. Your team of doctors, nurses and therapists have the experience, technology and most importantly, compassion, to restore the highest level of function and independence possible. Every patient has individual goals, so your care will be customized based on the most advanced rehabilitation medicine to help you reach them. As our patient, you can expect a strong focus on physical, occupational and speech therapy (15 hours weekly) and access to onsite services, such as Penn Medicine radiology, MRI, CT, vascular and ultrasound. Your team of Penn Medicine and Penn Rehab clinicians will work with you to coordinate all aspects of your stay: »P hysicians who specialize in rehabilitation medicine and other conditions, including cardiology, endocrinology, infectious diseases, internal medicine, nephrology, neurology and pulmonology » Clinical nutritionists, neuropsychologists and psychologists » Physical, occupational, recreational, respiratory and speech therapists » Nurses who specialize in rehabilitation » Case managers » Wound care specialists I hope this booklet is a helpful resource for you and your family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to improve your rehabilitation experience. If you have comments or concerns about your care, please do not hesitate to call my office at 215-893-2216. Thank you again for choosing Penn Rehab. On behalf of our entire staff, I wish you well towards your continued recovery.
Jessica Cooper Executive Director 2
Welcome Packet | The Penn Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine | Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
