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Rehabilitative ServicesWhat is Rehabilitative Services?
When someone has been ill or injured, he or she sometimes requires therapy to regain function. The CVMC Rehabilitation Services Department has a team of highly trained and qualified therapists who are dedicated to helping people regain their highest possible level of functioning. Our department is committed to providing a high quality standard of care to the clients we serve. We have convenient locations throughout the central Vermont area to make it easy for patients to access services.
Scope of Services
The services we provide are listed alphabetically and include:
Aquatic Therapy -This is an individualized water-based rehab program. This approach allows for earlier return of function. Pool water is maintained at a therapeutic temperature of 93 degrees.
Arthritis Rehabilitation - This Arthritis Foundation-approved program includes land based and aquatic formats geared towards maximizing function in patients with degenerative conditions.
Balance and Gait/Vestibular Program - This program focuses at developing and/or improving secondary supports such as visual cues for balance and gait (walking) disorders. It maximizes independence through the training of fall prevention techniques. (Not approved by all insurers)
Burn Rehabilitation Program includes wound care, splinting, scar management, improving functional independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
Cognitive Rehabilitation Program is specific to clients who have sustained post TBI (traumatic brain injury) or organic brain insults. Therapists provide assessment and intervention that includes resolution and compensatory strategies that enable an individual to return to an appropriate individual level of daily living. May include PT, OT and Speech Language Pathology.
Facial Pain/Temporal Mandibular joint (TMJ) Program with specific intervention practices geared towards TMJ dysfunction. (Not approved by all insurers)
Geriatric Rehabilitation Program Therapeutic emphasis is placed enabling the individual to attain their most optimal level of safe, functional independence within their community
Hand Therapy Treatment Program This is a highly specialized upper extremity program that offers a comprehensive approach and includes clinical and functional strategies. Our staff includes an OT who is also a CHT, in addition to other OTs and PTs
Industrial Rehabilitation/Occupational Medicine Program is specifically designed to meet the needs of the injured worker. It encompasses Work Conditioning and Work Hardening, worksite evaluation, ergonomic analysis and promotes appropriate, early return to work.
Lymphedema Specialty Program is structured to meet the needs of patients with primary and secondary lymphedema. It includes manual lymph drainage, compression bandaging, exercises, and skin care.
Occupational Therapy (OT) - OT evaluates and treats people with physical, cognitive, sensory, motor and/or psychological disabilities. OT helps patients master the skills needed for self-care, work and play. Treatment may include therapeutic methods, applied and assistive technology, and environmental modifications.
Orthotics - Custom fabrication or molding of foot beds for any activity or sport.
Pediatric Rehabilitation Treatment Program provides services for the pre-adolescent patient. Strong emphasis is placed on family involvement. Therapeutic intervention is a collaboration of services that may include SLP, PT and OT.
Physical Therapy (PT) - PT assesses joint motion, muscle strength and endurance, function, and performance of daily activities among other activities. Treatment includes therapeutic exercise, endurance training, and modalities.
Speech and Language Pathology (SLP) - SLP assesses, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive-communication (thought processes, logic, reasoning, problem solving, organization, memory and etc.) voice, and swallowing skills of adults and children. SLP supports and promotes appropriate care and services for individuals and their families with communication and swallowing disorders. Treatment may include speech/language/cognitive and therapeutic exercises, assistive technology, compensatory strategies, and environmental modifications
Spinal Rehabilitation Program meets the needs of the `back pain' patient in any phase, acute to post-operative. The program places emphasis on prevention through appropriate body mechanics and the benefits of maintaining an individual exercise program.
Sports Therapy Treatment Program is geared toward the weekend or elite athlete. Sport specific exercises are developed to assist the safe return to participation in the sport.
Video fluoroscopy Swallowing Function Studies with Diagnostic Imaging to determine aspiration risks and appropriate diet recommendations.
Women's Physical Therapy Program goal is to meet the needs of women with conditions such as urinary stress incontinence, pelvic pain, and pre/post natal pain.
Staffing:
CVMC employs the following professionals in Rehabilitation Services:
Physical Therapists - (PT) are licensed health care professionals who evaluate and treat people with health problems resulting from injury or disease. PT's assess joint motion, muscle strength and endurance, function, and performance of daily activities among other responsibilities. Treatment includes therapeutic exercise, endurance training, and modalities.
Occupational Therapists - (OT) are licensed health care professionals who evaluate and treat people with physical, cognitive, sensory, motor and/or psychological disabilities. OT's help patients master the skills needed for self-care, work and play. Treatment may include therapeutic methods, applied and assistive technology, and environmental modifications.
Speech-Language Pathologists - (SLP) are nationally certified, highly trained professionals educated in the study of human communication, its development, and its disorders. They assess, diagnose, and treat the speech, language, cognitive-communication (thought processes, logic, reasoning, problem solving, organization, memory and etc.) voice, and swallowing skills of adults and children. SLP's support and promote appropriate care and services for individuals and their families with communication and swallowing disorders. Treatment may include speech/language/cognitive and therapeutic exercises, assistive technology, compensatory strategies, and environmental modifications
Physical Therapy Assistants - (PTA) are licensed skilled health care providers who work under the supervision of Physical Therapists. Duties of a PTA may include assisting the PT in implementing treatment programs, training patients in exercises, conducting treatments and reporting to the PT on the patient's responses.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants- (COTA) are licensed skilled health care providers who work under the supervision of Occupational Therapists. Duties of a COTA may include assisting the OT in implementing treatment programs, conducting established treatments, training patients with assistive technology in completing their daily living activities, and reporting to the OT on the patient's progress.
How Patients are Referred
A patient can be referred for therapy services by a physician, nurse practitioner or physician's assistant via phone, fax or mail. A written referral is required for initiation of services.
Please note:
- Not all insurance carriers cover the cost of rehabilitation therapy. Therefore, prior approval is required.
- Patients must have an accurate diagnosis prior to treatment. “Pain” is not an accepted diagnosis by the majority of insurers
- Referral forms must be legible and complete (patient name, DOB, phone number and precautions).
- Rehab staff will contact a patient within the next two days after receipt of the referral to schedule an appointment unless otherwise instructed e.g. `patient will call to schedule.' Patients may call to schedule their appointment at their convenience as well.
- Appointments are scheduled according to availability and/or by patient preference for a certain time or therapist. The standard is 7 to 10 days availability for appointments. Staffing is adjusted to meet fluctuating volume demands.
- Patients are called 24 hours prior to their initial evaluation to remind them of the appointment and the registration process as well as what to expect for their first visit.
Patient Evaluation
The patient is evaluated by a therapist and a treatment plan is developed. The initial evaluation is copied and sent to the primary and referring clinicians (if different than the primary). The evaluation will include the objective findings and the treatment plan. The referring clinician (or primary) will communicate with the therapist to ensure a collaborative rehabilitation experience.
Patients are re-evaluated at least every 30 days, or when significant changes have occurred or he/she is scheduled for a follow-up MD appointment. The re-evaluations are sent to the referring clinician and primary care clinician.
If the patient fails to show/ call to cancel for the initial evaluation, the physician will be notified. If the patient fails to show/call to cancel three times for follow-up appointments, the patient is discharged and a summary is sent to the referring clinician and primary care clinician.
Rehabilitation Services Sites
Main Office:
Physical Address:
1311 Barre Montpelier Rd.
Berlin, VT 05602
Mailing Address:
PO Box 547
Barre, VT 05641
Hours - 7 am to 7 pm Monday - Friday
Weekend outpatient hours available based on medical necessity.
(802)371-4242
(802)371-5350 fax
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Montpelier Health Center
Rehabilitation Services
156 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
Hours* 8 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday
(802)229-2519
(802)229-0231 Fax
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Barre Health Center
Rehabilitation Services
225 S. Main Street, Barre,VT 05641
Hours* 8:30 am to 6:30 pm Monday-Friday
(802)476-9240
(802)476-9241 Fax
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Waterbury Medical Associates
Rehabilitation Services
130 South Main Street
Waterbury, VT 05676
Hours* 8:30 -6:30 pm Monday - Friday
(802)241-4156
(802)241-4157 Fax
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* Hours may vary based on volume or therapist
Contact Us
For information, call (802) 371-4242
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