Rehabilitation Services

Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Unit

The primary goal of Alle-Kiski Medical Center’s Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation 21- Bed Unit is to optimize patient function and safety after a disabling injury or condition. Patients receive at least three hours of therapies each day, focusing on activities of daily living, functional mobility, strengthening, and communication.

An individualized treatment program is developed for each patient based on a comprehensive evaluation at the time of admission. Depending on his or her needs, a patients’ treatment team may consist of a physiatrist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech/language pathologist, rehabilitation nurse, nutritionist, a social worker and psychologist.

Alle-Kiski Medical Center's Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit features:

• Designated area for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy
• Medical direction by board-certified physiatrist
• 24-hour nursing care
• Dietary services by a registered dietitian
• Pharmaceutical services by a registered-in-house pharmacist
• Discharge planning
• Full-Service Emergency Department available 24 hours a day

Patients referred to our Rehabilitation Unit should meet the following criteria:

• Have the expectation of functional improvement through intensive rehabilitation service within a reasonable period of time.
• Receive a daily minimum of three hours of therapy at least five days per week.
• Are at high risk of potential medical instability.
• Require regular direct individual contact with rehabilitation physicians.
• Have multiple and/or complex rehabilitation nursing needs with a potential for needing high acuity nursing care.
• Have education and training opportunities for themselves and their families on an ongoing basis.
• Pre-admission assessments are needed to determine the level of care required and eligibility for insurance coverage. Pre-admission assessments can be arranged by calling 724-389-6701. 

Outpatient Rehabilitation Services

The mission of the outpatient rehabilitation program is to facilitate the return of patients to their highest level of function following a disabling injury or condition as quickly and safely as possible.

Our licensed physical, occupational and speech therapists, including two certified hand therapists and lymphadema certified therapists, have years of experience in providing the following services:

• Joint Mobilizations
• Manual Therapy
• Modalities
• Sports Medicine
• Vestibular Rehabilitation/Balance
• Prosthetic Evaluation and Training
• Skin and Wound Care
• Joint Protection
• Splinting
• Energy Conservation
• Therapeutic Exercise
• Training in Activities of Daily Living
• Pain and Edema Management
• Pre-Work Screenings
• Industrial Rehab
• Functional Capacity Exams
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Swallowing Evaluation and Treatment
• Modified Barium Swallows
• Cognitive Training

Alle-Kiski Medical Center offers physical rehabilitation at two convenient locations in Natrona Heights. Visit one of our sites:

Alle-Kiski Medical Center
1301 Carlisle Street
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-7302
Hours of Operation:
7:30 a.m. taking last appointment at 3:30 p.m.

AKMC Outpatient Rehab Center
Heights Plaza Shopping Center
1620 Pacific Avenue
Natrona Heights, PA 15065

Hours of Operation:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday:  7 a.m. taking last appointment at 6 p.m.
Wednesday:  7 a.m. taking last appointment at 4:30 p.m.
Friday:  8 a.m. taking last appointment at 2:30 p.m. 

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