Rehabilitation Services

FCMC offers quality rehab programs to meet your needs during all phases of your injury and recovery. We are proud to offer in-patient, out-patient and home health services that are specialized to maximized your progress and help you get back to living your best life.

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

After a heart attack, heart failure or angioplasty or other heart surgery, cardiac rehabilitation provides the support, education and training for how to live a healthy lifestyle. This may include diet and exercise changes, practical methods of reducing stress and general counseling as you adjust to your personal health situation.

Pediatric Rehabilitation

Our pediatric rehab specialists translate the same important concepts, exercises and lessons for adult rehab into kid-friendly and age-appropriate interactions. Fulton County Medical Center helps children of all ages adapt to physical changes or mental disabilities and navigate the recovery process with a positive attitude.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is widely used to treat chronic pain and recover from traumatic sports- or car-related injuries. Our physical therapists will design a recovery program for you based on the nature of your injury, the type of pain and your current limitations to work toward a full range of motion and an active lifestyle.

Occupational Therapy

Physical or mental disabilities can impede your ability to do basic daily tasks, but occupational therapy can help patients build or recover funda

mental skills for independence. This can include teaching and practicing tasks commonly needed to get ready in the morning, eat, shower and do simple functions at work.

Speech Therapy

Fulton County Medical Center speech therapists can address various communication issues in patients of all ages, from language disorders to articulation and clarity.

FCMC OUTPATIENT - REHABILITATION SERVICES

The outpatient therapy program at FCMC is specifically designed and staffed to accommodate your needs for physical, occupational and speech therapy. Our dedicated and specialized staff is available to address your individual rehab needs.

Abbie Cole was unsure of what to expect the first time she needed therapy. She made the decision to try physical therapy at FCMC and what she found was encouraging and professional staff who walked her through what she needed to do in order to achieve success.

Celebrating Your Success!

“They are very knowledgeable exercises for me to do both here and they made it easy and fun.” and at home.”

Abbie started out with physical She is appreciative for the therapy services and the thera“undivided attention” that staff give pists directed her to occupational her. Abbie’s story is not just a story therapy to address some additional of success, it’s a story of building weakness with her hand. friendships and how teamwork will

“They had some really good always get you to your goal faster.

At FCMC we are proud to offer a team of professionals who care about you and what you are going through. At FCMC you will receive the one on one attention you need to help navigate towards your “best you”. Stephanie White, Director of Rehabilitation Services.

Physical Therapy at FCMC

Fulton County Medical Center (FCMC) offers a full range of physical therapy services and is available to patients as they transition through various phases of healing. • Hospital/Swing Bed Admissions • Long Term Care • Outpatient in McConnellsburg & Orbisonia, PA • Home Health

The convenience of our location may be why you come to FCMC but the quality of the care your receive will be what brings you back!

Let physical therapy help you get back to your BEST you!

Proud to serve our community in two convenient locations: McConnellsburg Orbisonia

214 Peach Orchard Rd 622 WaterSt McConnellsburg, PA Orbisonia, PA

717-485-6108 814-447-3062

Christy Barron, PA, treats a patient in the Orbisonia office.

Occupational Therapy: Because life is made to LIVE and where our GOAL is to help you achieve yours!

ADVANCED WORK REHAB is a comprehensive rehab program that address all aspects of work injury, including: prevention, rehabilitation and return to work services.

The occupational therapy department at FCMC is available to you during your hospital or swing bed admission, during a stay in LTC, through outpatient services or as a home health patient. Our dedicated and compassionate staff are here to help you and your family begin to Live Life to the Fullest.

We invite you to use FCMC Rehab for your OT needs. The convenience of our location may be why you come to FCMC but the quality of the care you receive will be what brings you back.

The occupational therapy department is dedicated to the prevention and supported healing of upper extremity injuries, diminished performance in daily routines and is skilled in splint fabrication and education. The OT department skillfully identifies area of deficit and provides a detailed plan to improve your function, decrease pain and enhance your overall quality of life. The occupational therapy department also provides modification recommendations and adaptive strategy training to those with permanent limitations to allow them to maintain the function and independence that they desire.

Your Success is our #1 Goal

• Carpal Tunnel Prevention • Nerve Injury • Tendon/Ligament Injury • Fracture Care • Stroke • Rehab Arm/Hand Injuries • Work Injuries • Splinting

Speech Therapy

The speech-language pathologists (also called speech therapists) at FCMC provide therapy for children and adults whose ability to communicate or swallow might have been affected by injury or illness. We pride ourselves in providing the most current treatment for individuals with communication impairments, cognitive-communication, swallowing or voice limitations. Our skilled speech-language pathologists provide the best care for your needs while remaining aware of the sensitivity that some of us feel regarding these issues.

We work with patients to help them achieve their goals for therapy. Contact us today to make an appointment with one of our speech therapists.

Common conditions treated:

• Speech sound and language disorders (children) • Brain injury and stroke • Head and neck cancer • Swallowing disorders (dysphagia) • Cognitive and communication disorders • Autism Spectrum Disorder • Language disorders (aphasia) • Other neurological conditions/changes • Voice disorders • Dysarthria (adults)

Modified Barium Swallow Study

MBS studies are available as on outpatient speech therapy participant when ordered by your physician. The purpose of the study is to identify the cause of difficulty or impairments with swallowing. Your study at FCMC will be completed in the radiology department, with the radiologist and speech and language pathologist present. Once the assessment is complete, the therapist will use that information in developing your continued treatment plan.

Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (Vital Stim)

This treatment intervention is utilized for patients who have trouble swallowing (dysphagia). It uses small electrical currents to stimulate the muscles responsible for swallowing, while speech-language pathologists help patients re-educate their muscles through rehabilitation therapy.

What is Cardiac Rehab?

A supervised exercise program designed to improve your cardiovascular health through: • Exercise • Education • Reducing Stress

What Are the Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation?

• Reduce your overall risk of dying, the risk of future heart problems and the risk of dying from a heart attack. • Decrease pain and the need for medicines to treat heart or chest pain. • Lessen the chance that you’ll have to go back to the hospital or emergency room for a heart problem. • Improve your overall health by reducing your risk factors for heart problems • Improve your quality of life and make it easier for you to work, take part in social activities, and exercise.

Going to cardiac rehab regularly also can reduce stress, improve your ability to move around, and help you stay independent.

For more information contact us at 717-485-6149

Swing Bed Program REHABILITATION SERVICES

When needed, our team of physical, occupational, and speech therapists will complete a comprehensive evaluation and create an individualized treatment plan for you based on your needs which could include: strength and balance training, mobility, ADL’s (dressing, bathing, kitchen activities), swallowing difficulties and/or memory deficits.

What is Swing Bed?

Swing bed is a team used to describe a federal program that allows FCMC, as well as other rural hospitals the ability to keep you in the hospital longer when your doctor feels you are not ready for discharge. This allows you to receive needed therapy and/or nursing care to help you prepare for home.

Who is eligible for Swing Bed?

Three areas you need to consider for eligibility: • In most cases you must have a three day hospital stay before consideration for the swing bed program (stay can be at FCMC or another hospital) • Pre-approval by your insurance company • You must have a qualifying illness/surgery

Common Reasons for Swing Bed

• Postsurgical recovery • Fracture Recovery • Neurologic Progression needing therapy • Comprehensive Medication Management • IV therapy/Central Line/PICC • New feeding issues (PEG tube placement or TPN) • Pain management • Diabetic Management

Physical Therapy

Lauren Everetts

Degree: Doctor of Physical Therapy School: Shenandoah University Employed at FCMC since: 2011 Specializations: Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Pediatrics, Pelvic Health Interesting facts or hobbies: Cooking, trying new foods, running, traveling and spending time with family and friends

Christopher Hartman

Degree: Doctor of Physical Therapy School: Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Employed at FCMC since: 2016 Specializations: Outpatient Orthopedics Interesting facts or hobbies: I enjoy being outdoors, sports, hunting, working with my hands (tinkering to fix/build things) and spending time with family.

Courtney Cox

Degree: Doctor of Physical Therapy School: Slippery Rock University Employed at FCMC since: 2015 Specializations: Vestibular Rehab and Pelvic Health Interesting facts or hobbies: Spending time with my family and friends, baking and traveling.

Mindy Brown

Degree: Associate of Science in Physical Therapy School: Mount Aloysius Employed at FCMC since: 2008 Specializations: Lumbar spine, LSVT Big certification for Parkinson’s and Outpatient Orthopedic Interesting facts or hobbies: I changed careers at age 38 from secretarial to physical therapist assistant and am so thankful to God for giving me this opportunity to help serve others. I have three sons and four grandchildren that I love spending time with. I love outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and anything exercise-related. I also love to read when time allows.

Ashley Zimmerman

Degree: Associate of Science in Physical Therapy School: Penn State Mont Alto Employed at FCMC since: 2014 Specializations: Certified Sportsmetric’s Specialist. Interesting facts or hobbies: I enjoy cooking, outdoor activities with my yellow lab, reading and volleyball.

Lori Lupey

Degree: Associate of Science in Physical Therapy School: Penn State Mont Alto Employed at FCMC since: 1996 Specializations: Outpatient orthopedics & Lymphedema Therapy Certification Interesting facts or hobbies: Spending time with my three sons and family, exercising, party planning and cooking.

Melissa Weller

Degree: Associate of Science in Physical Therapy School: Penn State Mont Alto Employed at FCMC since: 2005 Specializations: Inpatient, Acute/Swing and LTC Interesting facts or hobbies: Spending time with my family and traveling.

Physical Therapy continued

Jennifer Knepper

Degree: Associate of Science in Physical Therapy School: Penn State Mont Alto Employed at FCMC since: 2013 Specializations: Geriatrics Interesting facts or hobbies: I started working at FCMC on my birthday. I’ve been married for six years and have two kids. We enjoy spending as much time as possible together at the beach!

Occupational Therapy

Kenton Sitch

Degree: Bachelor in Health Science & Psychology: Masters in Occupational Therapy School: Saint Francis University Employed at FCMC since: 2011 Specializations: Hand and Upper Extremity rehabilitation/Splint fabrication. Working toward hand certification. Interesting facts or hobbies: Played guitar since age 7, loves performing and recording music. Proud husband of 11 years and father of two boys, Bo and Luke.

Jordan Kaminsky

Degree: Bachelor in Behavioral Science: Masters of Occupational Therapy School: Saint Francis University: Class of 2017 Employed at FCMC since: 2017 Specializations: Acute Care & Home Health Interesting facts or hobbies: I enjoy going down to Raystown Lake. I’m a fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Pirates and Steelers.

Kaitlyn McQuinn

Degree: Bachelor of Exercise Science: Masters in Occupational Therapy School: Chatham University Employed at FCMC since: 2012 Specializations: Pediatrics, Sensory Integration, Inpatient and LTC rehab Interesting facts or hobbies: I was adopted from South Korea as an infant. I enjoy playing piano and writing in my free time.

Amy Varner

Degree: Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy School: Penn State, Mont Alto Employed at FCMC since: 1995 Specializations: Inpatient Acute Care and LTC, with special interest in Dementia Care Interesting facts or hobbies: Family time, music and enjoying the outdoors, especially in spring and fall.

Diane Clopper

Degree: Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy School: Penn State Mont Alto Employed at FCMC since: 2010 Specializations: Hand Therapy Interesting facts or hobbies: Spending time with family, gardening and crafts.

Jaime Schwartz

Degree: Associate in Occupational Therapy School: Penn State, Mont Alto Employed at FCMC since: 2013 Specializations: Geriatrics & Home Health Interesting facts or hobbies: I love spending time with my family and three dogs.

Jenna Mills

Degree: Masters of Science in Speech and Language Pathology School: Misericordia University Employed at FCMC since: 2019 Specializations: Pediatrics, LSVT LOUD Certified. Interesting facts or hobbies: Enjoys running outside and being a softball pitching coach on the weekends.

Julianna Wert

Degree: Masters of Science in Speech and Language Pathology School: Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Employed at FCMC since: 2019 Specializations: Outpatient pediatrics and Early Intervention Interesting facts or hobbies: Enjoys painting and spending time with family.

Meghin Boryan

Degree: Masters of Science in Speech and Language Pathology School: Marywood University Employed at FCMC since: 2014 Specializations: LSVT Loud Certified and Certified in Vital-Stim Interesting facts or hobbies: I am a mother to a beautiful daughter. My husband and I have dogs, fainting goats and sheep. I love playing cornhole.

Support Staff

Tara Hatfield

Position: Rehabilitation Services Administrative Assistant Work Specializations: Scheduling, physician/patient communications with high emphasis on customer satisfaction. Employed at FCMC since: 2015 Interesting facts or hobbies: I enjoy listening to music and spending time with my family.

Stephanie White

Position: Rehabilitation Services Director Work Specializations: Occupational Therapist, coordinates clinical programing, promotes rehab services and strives to meet the needs of our community. Employed at FCMC since: 2001 Interesting facts or hobbies: I love to travel and am currently working toward visiting all 30 MLB parks.

Orbisonia

Heidi Johnston

Degree: Doctor of Physical Therapy School: East Stroudsburg University, Slippery Rock University Employed at FCMC since: 2006 Specializations: Sportsmetrics certification in ACL injury prevention. Completed A-D training of McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. Currently studying for MDT Certification. Rehab Manager for Orbisonia Clinic. Interesting facts or hobbies: Enjoys spending time with her dogs and is a very talented juggler.

Christy Barron

Degree: Associate Degree, Physical Therapist Asst School: Penn State Mont Alto Employed at FCMC since: 2016 Specializations: Outpatient Orthopedic Rehab Interesting facts or hobbies: I am a busy mom of 4. I enjoy singing, spending time with family, attending my kids’ sporting events and cooking.

Kim Hunsinger

Position: Administrative Assistant Work Specializations: Scheduling, registration, insurance authorizations, customer and physician communication and assisting with office management. Employed at FCMC since: 2016 Interesting facts or hobbies: I love spending time with family and spoiling my grandchildren, beach trips and antique shopping.

Cardiopulmonary Rehab

Pam Benton

Degree: Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy School: Allegheny College of Maryland Employed at FCMC since: 2007 Specializations: Registered Respiratory Therapist, Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist & Pulmonary Rehab Interesting facts or hobbies: I love being outdoors. I enjoy camping, riding my horses and spending time with my dog, Havoc

Home Health Rehab

Brittany Rosentrater, PTA

Degree: Associates of Applied Science School: Magna Cum Laude from Central Pennsylvania College in Enola, Pa., April 2010. Employed at FCMC since: 2014 Specializations: Home Health. Interesting facts or hobbies: spending time with family, gardening, boating, motorcycle riding, cooking/baking and traveling

Tammy Young, DPT

Degree: Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Master of Science in Community Counseling and is a licensed professional counselor. School: Utica College, Shippensburg Universtiy Employed at FCMC since: 2009 Specializations Home Health, is wound care certified and certified in vestibular rehabilitation Interesting facts or hobbies: crocheting, quilting, spending time with her family including her husband, two grown daughters and two grandchildren

Emily Hood, DPT

Degree: Doctorate of Physical Therapy School: Saint Francis University. Employed at FCMC since: 2019 Specializations: home health. Interesting facts or hobbies: baking, exercising, boating and adventures with her husband, daughter and 2 golden retrievers.

Nora Heister, PTA

Degree: Associate’s degree School: Mount Aloysius College, PTA since 2017 Employed at FCMC since: 2019 Work Specializations: home health Interesting facts or hobbies: enjoys spending time with family, friends and her dogs. She is blessed with a beautiful family and a handful of grandchildren.