Whittier Health Network
Rehabilitation Services
Whittier offers all levels of rehabilitation services, tailored to your needs, and all under one roof. Our interdisciplinary team approach supports excellent outcomes, and we take great pride in our commitment to total patient care, professionalism, and respect throughout the rehabilitation process.
Each patient’s course of recovery is unique. The duration of rehabilitation is determined by the severity of the patient’s condition, their potential for improvement, and their response to treatment. Our ultimate goal is to maximize each patient’s functional independence and facilitate a safe discharge back to their home and community. At Whittier, we want to ensure that patients have the freedom to make the choices that are important to them and their families!
Physical Therapy
People with physical limitations affecting their quality of life can enjoy improved day-to-day living when they receive high-quality physical therapy. At Whittier, we take care of patients on their journey to recovery and help them reclaim their lives after severe illnesses and injuries.
Whittier’s dedicated Physical Therapists (PTs) evaluate and develop a treatment plan to improve overall function in areas such as bed mobility, transfers, and ambulation.
Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs)
Unlike acute-care hospitals, our focus is on improving activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase our patients’ level of independence. Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) treatment usually lasts 12-16 days, depending on your unique needs. Our experienced team utilizes an interdisciplinary, coordinated approach requiring patient participation at least 15 hours per week, usually over six days.
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Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC)
Our rehabilitation teams provide our patients with a seamless continuity of care throughout the rehabilitation journey within our two conveniently located LTACs: one in Haverhill, MA, and the other in Westborough, MA.
Whittier is accredited by The Joint Commission: a voluntary membership demonstrating our dedication to meeting and exceeding industry standards of care. Joint Commission-certified facilities undergo a rigorous assessment process outside mandatory annual surveys with their surveyors.
Occupational Therapy
Whittier’s occupational therapists treat clients along the full spectrum of care settings: inpatient, outpatient, and home health care, so our patients may regain their prior level of function in self-care, fine motor skills, work, and leisure pursuits and get back to performing activities of daily living (ADLs). Therapy goals are developed in coordination with other therapists on the Whittier rehab team and with the client and family members.
Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation
Our program provides individually tailored comprehensive care to treat the physical, psychological, cognitive, communicative, and vocational consequences of a neurologic injury. In addition to skilled therapy, patients meet regularly with the medical staff who focus on education, support and coordinating the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care.
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation Therapy
Restoring well-being and quality of life is the primary focus of Whittier Rehabilitation’s Respiratory Therapy Department. Our comprehensive pulmonary program offers high-quality treatment for various lung disorders and diseases. We’re honored that patients trust us on their journey to health and independence.
Ventilator Weaning
At Whittier, we use all modes of ventilation and weaning support, such as PSV, SBT (spontaneous breathing trials to assess the ability to wean from the ventilator), and trach collar trials (complete independence from the ventilator). These are scheduled every day to determine the ability to increase the time of weaning until the patient achieves their goals.
Speech Therapy
Whittier’s dedicated Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), also called Speech Therapists (STs), determine the safest and least restrictive diet for patients with trouble swallowing, a common problem for people recovering from a debilitating illness such as a stroke. SLPs teach strategies to improve chewing and swallowing and assist people with relearning communication skills and help improve their cognitive skills.
Wound Care Center
At Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Bradford, our mission is to provide patient-focused, scientifically and technologically advanced comprehensive wound management services through an interdisciplinary approach to wound care. The goal of our clinic is to facilitate efficient and effective wound healing whenever possible with an ultimate goal of maximizing the quality of life and functional performance of individuals with wounds.
Aquatic Therapy
Whittier offers an Aquatic Therapy Program in two custom-designed, therapeutic, warm water pools. We offer individualized treatment programs and exercise instruction with licensed physical and occupational therapists specifically trained in aquatic therapy.
Outpatient Services
The oversized outpatient gyms at our two hospitals each cover more than 2,500 square feet and are filled with state-of-the-art equipment and custom-designed therapeutic pools to meet your needs. Our highly trained rehabilitation staff includes Physiatrists, Physical Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Respiratory Therapists, and Occupational Therapists.