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Admission information

We accept referrals for admission from physicians, social workers, case managers, other health professionals, family members and patients themselves. Call our referral services line, (603) 882-3000, ext. 67500. A referral specialist will gather the appropriate details and meet with the patient and his or her family. A pre-admission committee evaluates the rehabilitation potential of the patient to determine eligibility for admission.

The Rehabilitation Center at St. Joseph Hospital accepts Medicare and Medicaid, workers’ compensation, and most major private insurance plans that cover rehabilitation services prescribed by a physician.

See for yourself

Visit our 24-bed unit, located on the fourth floor of St. Joseph Hospital. To schedule an appointment for a tour,

call (603) 882-3000, ext. 67500.

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Immediate access to ancillary services The Rehabilitation Center is located within the walls of St. Joseph Hospital. Any medical services you require during your stay— including CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, wound care, ICU or other services—are all within the same building.

Access to a physician 24/7 Unlike freestanding rehabilitation hospitals, we offer our patients the comfort and safety of physicians on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Offering the latest advancements in rehabilitation technology Our patients benefit from the newest technology in rehabilitation medicine, including Bioness, VitalStim®, LiteGait®, and even Nintendo® Wii™ as a rehabilitation tool.

Quality patient care The Rehabilitation Center is the leader in quality patient care and has earned CARF accreditation for its Stroke Program. We are proud to be part of a Magnet-designated hospital.

Intimate, comforting environment You will feel as relaxed and important as you would in your own home among friends. We welcome you to visit and experience it for yourself. Personalized care in a unique setting

We value each of our patients—with 24 private and semi-private rooms and a high nurse-to-patient ratio, we’re able to provide one-on-one personalized care to help with your recovery. And unlike other rehabilitation centers, we have unique medical capabilities because of our location on a dedicated floor within St. Joseph Hospital. Should the need arise, diagnostics, x- ray, imaging and other medical services are just an elevator ride away. And dialysis is also available at the Center.

We’ve designed the Rehabilitation Center with your comfort in mind. Our rooms are soothing and bright, each complete with a telephone, television, free WiFi and bathroom. Family and friends can visit with you in your room, in our family room or in our dining room during meal times.

Our close-knit, experienced staff also adds to our home-like atmosphere. Strong friendships are born here. You’ll meet other people who share similar challenges and goals. And you’ll become part of a family-centered group that you can count on.

Providing specialized care for individuals recovering from, but not limited to:

Stroke Guillain-Barre Syndrome Amputation Neuromuscular diseases Spinal cord injury Neurological disorders Arthritis Pulmonary disease Cancer Complex medical problems Cardiac disease Orthopedic problems Traumatic brain injury Neuro-oncology

Your rehabilitation team may include:

Physiatrist Neuro-psychologist Internist Podiatrist Nurse practitioner Urologist Registered nurse Otolaryngologist Physical therapist Psychologist Occupational therapist Audiologist Speech/language pathologist Social worker Case manager Vocational rehabilitation counselor Recreational therapist Orthotist/prosthetist Respiratory therapist Wheelchair specialist Dietitian Chaplain Neurologist Oncologist

Experts in helping you get back to you

Recovering from a disabling injury or illness can shake the strongest of foundations. Now you can take strength from our expertise, a supportive nurturing environment and the fact that a majority of our patients return home to an independent and fulfilling life.

We provide specialized rehabilitation nursing care and case management, as well as comprehensive physical, occupational, speech/language and recreational therapy. Our goal is to assist you in increasing your strength and maximizing your independence, safety and ability to function.

Our clinical affiliation with New England Rehabilitation Hospital outside of Boston ensures that your care meets the standards of a nationally renowned rehabilitation hospital. You’ll benefit from having the best of both worlds: the expertise and resources of a major rehabilitation hospital, and the family-centered, easily accessible environment of a community hospital. Our rehabilita- tive programs and therapies meet quality standards in collabora- tion with New England Rehabilitation Hospital, one of the largest rehabilitation hospitals in New England.

Our program is led by our Medical Director, Gregory Zuercher, DO, a physiatrist who has advanced medical training and skills to diagnose and treat functional disabilities that may be caused by injuries, illness or birth defects.

Gregory Zuercher, DO

Education: DO, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York, NY

Residency: Mt. Sinai Services/Elmhurst Hospital, New York, NY

Board-Certified: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Special Interests: Neurological and Musculoskeletal Impairments, Acupuncture

Julie Grimstad, APRN

Education: MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner Program; University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA

Specialty: Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner “I have been in many hospitals, but this is like a hotel! The care given is awesome. The personnel, nursing staff, assistants and helpers are very caring and compassionate. They all give 110%. Best experience I have ever had. Thank you all very much.”

Seamus McCormack, patient “This is a marvelous, caring place. Well-educated people, polite and friendly. Thanks for the experience at a difficult time in my life.”

Jenna Lydon, patient A team approach to compassionate care

Upon admission, you will be assigned a case manager, social worker, a team of multidisciplinary professionals along with a physician overseeing your care. During your first days at St. Joseph Hospital Rehabilitation Center, your treatment team will conduct evaluations so they can design your individualized treatment plan and estimate how much time you will need to reach your rehabilitation goals. The team will work closely with you and your family, keeping you informed of updates to your treatment plan, status of your progress and working with you to return home. Our goal is to assist you in increasing your strength, maximizing your independence, safety and ability to function.

Leading the way in Rehabilitation Medicine

The Rehabilitation Center is the first hospital in New Hampshire and the third in New England to earn accreditation by The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for its Stroke Program.

For decades, St. Joseph Hospital has been the rehabilitation center of choice in the region because of its CARF status for both the stroke and inpatient rehabilitation programs.

CARF is an independent, nonprofit organization that focuses on ensuring that the services provided by a rehabilitation facility consistently meet set standards for quality and the best possible outcomes. The CARF accreditation process is a voluntary process involving a rigorous application and review and an intensive on-site survey that evaluates every aspect of an organization’s rehabilitation program. CARF accreditation is reserved for those organizations that meet internationally recognized standards for patient care and rehabilitation—the standards are so rigorous that a facility that earns accreditation is considered among the best.

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From the day of admission, “going home” is the number one goal for you, your family and our staff. A case manager, working with you and your family, will determine your needs upon discharge and arrange for any community services that might Admission information be necessary to meet those needs. Your rehabilitation team takes We accept referrals for admission from physicians, social into consideration nursing care, vocational concerns, social and workers, case managers, other health professionals, family economic needs, housing, financial assistance and safety. members and patients themselves. Call our referral services line, Before you leave, your team coordinates plans for continuing (603) 882-3000, ext. 67500. A referral specialist will gather the therapy and services to be sure returning home is as safe, appropriate details and meet with the patient and his or her comfortable and stress-free as possible. Family conferences and family. A pre-admission committee evaluates the rehabilitation home visits are available to assist with a discharge plan if needed. potential of the patient to determine eligibility for admission.

The Rehabilitation Center at St. Joseph Hospital accepts Magnet Designation Medicare and Medicaid, workers’ compensation, and most major private insurance plans that cover rehabilitation services The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has prescribed by a physician. recognized St. Joseph Hospital as a winner of the prestigious Magnet award for nursing excellence, a benchmark in quality of care. Magnet-designated healthcare organizations consistently outperform their peers in recruiting and retaining nurses, resulting in increased stability in patient care systems across the organization. Being a Magnet-designated hospital formally See for yourself recognizes the level of care and commitment our nurses have Visit our 24-bed unit, located on the fourth floor of in caring for our patients. St. Joseph Hospital. To schedule an appointment for a tour,

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See for yourself

Visit our 24-bed unit, located on the fourth floor of St. Joseph Hospital. To schedule an appointment for a tour,

call (603) 882-3000, ext. 67500.

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