Levels of Physical Medical Rehabilitation

The Loyola rehabilitation program includes hospital care, a special rehabilitation unit, home therapy and a variety of outpatient services.

Hospital Care
The primary goal of hospital/inpatient medical rehabilitation is to assist patients with more significant impairments and medical problems in returning to an independent and productive life. The state-of-the-art program is housed within Loyola University Hospital. The Loyola rehabilitation unit offers physician availability 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition, rehabilitation-trained nurses are on the unit 24 hours per day. Throughout the rehab stay, the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team members collaborate closely with each other and with you to formulate and carry out an individualized plan of care.

Special Rehabilitation Unit
Loyola also provides inpatient rehabilitation services to those who no longer need to be in the hospital but are not quite ready to return home. This rehabilitation unit is located in nearby Hillside. While staying at the rehab unit, you will benefit from the expertise of the Loyola rehabilitation specialists as the Loyola physiatrist directs the care of the patient by the team.

Home Therapy Services
Many patients are able to live at home but are not able to safely travel to therapy facilities to receive rehabilitation services. Under the direction of the physiatrist, you can continue to receive physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, respiratory care, nursing care and social work services right in your own home.

Outpatient Services
Physical therapy, along with speech and occupational therapy, are offered at the following Loyola sites: Center for Health on Roosevelt, Oabrook Terrace Medical Center, Center for Health at Hickory Hills and Center for Health at Homer Glen.