PM&R Treatment Team

There are many members of the physical medicine and rehabilitation healthcare team. Listed in the directory below are some of the specialists, for which we have provided a brief overview.
Overview of the PM&R Treatment Team
A rehabilitation program is specifically designed for each patient depending on the injury or illness.
Patient and Family
The patient and family are considered the most important members of the rehabilitation team.
Physiatrist
Physician who evaluates rehabilitation patients and prescribes and provides medical care.
Physical Therapist
A therapist who helps patients improve body movement and return to the highest possible level of activity.
Occupational Therapist
A therapist who assists patients in Activities of Daily Living.
Speech / Language Pathologist
A therapist who works with patients who have difficulty in communicating and/or swallowing.
Audiologist
Healthcare professional whose specialty is the evaluation of hearing and the rehabilitation and management of hearing loss.
Clinical Social Worker
A professional counselor who is the liaison for the patient, family, rehabilitation treatment team, and insurance case managers.
Recreational Therapist
A therapist who plans, organizes, and directs medically approved recreation programs to assist patients.
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