Inpatient physical rehabilitation
Inpatient rehabilitation in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Our doctors and therapists help you feel confident as you regain your strength and mobility.
The inpatient rehabilitation unit at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) offers physical therapy services for both chronic diseases and sudden traumas, including strokes, traumatic brain injuries and orthopedic complications.
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Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Conditions we treat with physical rehabilitation
The goal of our rehabilitation sessions is to help you increase your levels of independence and overall function. You may benefit from rehabilitation if you have experienced or are recovering from any of the following:
- Amputations
- Brain injuries
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Neuromuscular issues
- Orthopedic injuries
- Skeletal problems
- Spinal cord injuries and disorders
- Strokes
- Trauma
Physical rehabilitation services we offer
Our specialists provide one-on-one care for daily living, hygiene, meal planning and preparation, home care, financial management, public transportation and vocational goals.
Inpatient rehabilitation referrals and admissions
Referrals are made by calling the intake coordinator at (208) 529-7677. If referred to our program, our intake coordinator screens you for possible acceptance and placement. After the initial screening, physiatrists review your information and medical records to determine if you are a good fit for the program.
Those who may make referrals to our rehabilitation unit include:
- Family members
- Governmental or private disability agencies
- Hospital personnel
- Physicians
- Reimbursement agencies
Advanced rehabilitation services
With strict adherence to a personalized physical therapy program, you should have a greater chance of mastering daily living skills and returning to your communities in a shorter amount of time. In addition to inpatient treatment, we also provide an independent living transition room to prepare for life outside the hospital, as well as educational resources to ensure you're informed about how to maintain your progress.
Taking part in inpatient physical therapy provides you with access to advanced technologies and techniques, such as:
- Equipment to improve walking abilities
- Neuroprosthetics for upper limb paralysis and foot drop
- Noninvasive treatment for swallowing difficulties
You may benefit from a multidisciplinary team of experts who teach you, your family members and caregivers in the care process. These experts include:
- Consulting physicians from other specialties
- Dietitians
- Neuropsychologists
- Physiatrists
- Physical and occupational therapists
- Rehabilitation nurses
- Rehabilitation therapy assistants
- Respiratory therapists
- Speech-language pathologists
- Spiritual care and support provided by local volunteer clergy
Close communication and coordination between you, our team, your family, a primary care physician and the reimbursement agencies is an essential part of our program. This also includes coordination with additional resources for discharge.
Additional information to know
Read more about important information regarding our inpatient physical rehabilitation facility.
Admission criteria
There could be many different reasons you may need physical therapy, but criteria for admission to our program includes:
- Age limit — Must be 12 years old and older.
- Functional need — An adolescent or adult who needs at least two therapies (activities of daily living, cognition, mobility, etc.) and has the ability to participate and improve in an intense, comprehensive, multidisciplinary program.
- Medical need — There needs to be a reasonable expectation of close physician involvement and nursing oversight.
- Therapy intensity — At least three hours per day for five days or 15 hours in seven days (if you have Medicare, you have up to three days to meet these criteria).
Being admitted directly from the hospital is not required, as you may also be admitted from home or a medical doctor's office. Before admission, our team verifies insurance benefits and identifies what is covered throughout the program, as well as what insurance covers after discharge. We highly recommend family members take an active role in clarifying which services are covered by the insurance company to ensure there are no financial surprises.
Take a tour of the facility
We encourage you and your family members to take a tour of our rehabilitation facility and observe our current participants and staff interactions before making a decision. Out of respect for the privacy of those currently in our program, please let a team member know if you want to speak with a them or their family about their experience.
To schedule a tour, please call (208) 529-7378.
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