Rehabilitation

We are staffed with highly skilled physical, occupational, and speech therapists and physicians
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Jamaica Hospital Rehabilitation

Jamaica Hospital’s Rehabilitation department is committed to providing top-notch rehabilitative services to our patients. The primary goal of rehabilitation services is to return the patient to an optimal level of function. Our team of dedicated therapists and healthcare professionals work tirelessly to create personalized treatment plans that cater to each individual's unique needs and goals. We believe in a holistic approach to rehab, addressing not only the physical aspects but also our patients' emotional and mental well-being. Understanding the importance of a supportive and nurturing environment in the rehabilitation process is why we strive to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all our patients. We offer Inpatient and Outpatient services in our hospital located in the neighborhood of Richmond Hill/Jamaica, close to all forms of public transportation.

We are staffed with highly skilled physical, occupational, and speech therapists and physicians, who excel in treating a wide variety of neuromuscular disorders including stroke, musculoskeletal injuries, traumatic brain injuries/neurological injuries, pain syndromes, and other disabilities. We offer an individualized treatment plan to individuals with injuries involving nerves, bones, and joints, or experiencing acute or chronic pain syndromes.

Inpatient Services

The department’s inpatient programs include the Margaret T. Palomino Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. It is an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Joint Commission certified.

The Margaret T. Palomino Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit specializes in treating individuals with acute physical disabilities who require intensive and comprehensive rehabilitation services to maximize their ability to function. The program uses an interdisciplinary approach to treatment and provides cross-specializations to ensure that patients receive the best quality rehabilitative care. Patients get intensive physical, occupational, and speech therapies in a supportive environment. Other medical specialties, nutrition, social work, and therapeutic recreation complement the rehabilitative therapies that the patient receives. The family member also plays an integral part in the person’s rehabilitation. We encourage family participation and often involve family members/caregivers to train them to care for the patient at home. Post-discharge recommendations for services are made in conjunction with Case Managers and Social Workers. As the unit is within the hospital premises, the patient has access to all specialty services such as neurosurgery, medicine, cardiac, orthopedics, etc. should the need arise. Other hospital services such as radiology, laboratory, nutrition, etc. are also available.

Outpatient Services

The Department of P. M. & R.’s outpatient program is designed to provide continuity of rehabilitation services to individuals requiring ongoing therapeutic services. By providing intensive, professional, and personalized care, the objective is for patients to recover and return to their highest level of functioning. A recently renovated state-of-the-art OPD center provides excellent care for a wide variety of pain syndromes, neurological problems, orthopedic and joint disorders, speech therapy, etc
Audiology
Comprehensive audiological assessments for infants, children, adults, and seniors
Behavioral Medicine
Individual supportive counseling for inpatients and their families to assist in:
Adjustment to disability
Coping skills
Nursing
Our rehabilitation nurses are part of a multidisciplinary team trained to provide individualized care to our patients.
Nutrition
Occupational Therapy
Dedicated Occupational therapists evaluate and treat patients’ self-care skills for activities of daily living (ADLs).
Physical Therapy
Experienced, caring, trained, and licensed physical therapy staff provide evaluations and ongoing treatment to patients to optimize the person’s function. They assess range of motion, strength, neuromuscular function, etc., as related to gross motor skills.
Physiatry
The Department has full-time physiatrists who are highly experienced rehabilitation physicians who are board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, brain injury medicine, electrodiagnostic medicine, and acupuncture. As physicians, they provide daily supervision for the inpatients on the unit and also conduct outpatient clinics and consultative services to other inpatients.
Psychology
Social Work Services
Recreational Therapy
Adequate physical, mental, and social development are critical elements of an individual’s ability to fully and independently pursue activities of their own choosing; recreational and leisure activities are a necessary part of this development.
Speech Therapy
ADedicated and licensed speech and language pathologists (SLP) evaluate the patient’s ability to swallow safely, provide swallowing therapy, and recommend diet alterations based on their assessments. The staff is trained in sophisticated state-of-the-art diagnostic techniques such as Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) and Modified Barium Swallow (MBS). They also address communication disorders such as aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, dysphonia, and cognitive-linguistic impairments.

Specialized Outpatient Services

Hand therapy treatment
Assessments for orthotic devices
Prosthetic/orthotic Clinic
For additional information on Jamaica Hospital’s outpatient rehabilitation program or to make an appointment, please call 718-206-7140. For inpatient rehabilitation inquiries, please call 718 206 6595.