Acute Care Rehabilitation Services
Acute Care Rehabilitation Services at Monroe Carell provides physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy during a child’s hospitalization through a multi-disciplinary team approach. Our therapists are trained to treat infants, children and young adults with a variety of diagnoses and conditions, and make recommendations for their next level of care.
A hospital department may refer your child to therapy for many reasons, including
- Recovery from a surgery
- Difficulty with communicating or swallowing
- Challenges to completing activities of daily living
- Recovery from a traumatic injury or illness
- At risk for developmental delay or deconditioning related to a prolonged hospital stay.
Conditions We Treat
- Brain and spine trauma
- Burns
- Developmental delay or regression
- Orthopaedic injuries
- Pediatric cancers
Why Choose Acute Care Rehabilitation Services at Vanderbilt
- Certified therapists
We have over 40 therapists who are highly trained and qualified to provide the best therapy for your child. Our therapists are important team members of the Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Monroe Carell, providing the specialized care your child needs in these settings.
- Family centered care
Our family-centered care means we create therapy plans based on your family's priorities and goals for your child. We foster wellness and a desire to participate in better health not just in childhood but as your child transitions to adulthood.
- Collaborative care
We collaborate with experts from the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center and Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital. We also work in partnership with your child's primary care doctor and school.
- Child-friendly facilities
We designed our facilities, including our pediatric rehabilitation gyms, to make your child feel engaged and inspired as they improve their health through therapy.