{"id":3188,"date":"2024-08-14T10:05:40","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T14:05:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/?page_id=3188"},"modified":"2025-03-05T12:29:43","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T17:29:43","slug":"care-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/admissions\/inpatient-admission\/care-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Care Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"hero-container hero-container--with-sidenav hero-container__hero-small_image\">\n  <div class=\"hero hero-small_image\">\n    <div class=\"hero__title_container\">\n      <h1 class=\"hero__title\">\n                  \n              <\/h1>\n              <nav class=\"breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n\t<ol class=\"breadcrumbs__list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\">Home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\">Pages<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ol>\n<\/nav>      \n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"hero__image-container\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sci-inpatient-sci-rehab-0254.jpg?ver=1732654985\" alt=\"Physical Therapist and Admissions Representative drape \"Shepherd Center Graduate\" T-shirt over male patient, who is discharging from inpatient rehabilitation after a spinal cord injury. Peers in the SCI adolescent program and other therapists gather around him to cheer him on.\"\/>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <nav class=\"sidenav\" aria-label=\"Sidenav\">\n\t<div class=\"sidenav__list\" id=\"sidenav-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/\">Home<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/admissions\/\"   target=\"_self\" >Admissions<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/outcomes\/\"   target=\"_self\" >Outcomes<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/research\/\"   target=\"_self\" >Research<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/education\/\"   target=\"_self\" >Education<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/about\/\"   target=\"_self\" >About Us<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\">\n\t<div class=\"idf-block text-content\">\n\t\t<h2>Specialized care for every part of your journey<\/h2>\n<p>Each patient at Shepherd Center is supported by a dedicated team of rehabilitation specialists, united in their mission to foster hope and facilitate healing. Our care team combines expertise across multiple roles and disciplines to address the physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial challenges of your injury or illness. This interdisciplinary approach ensures you receive seamless, thoughtfully managed care from your arrival through every phase of your recovery.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\">\n\t<div class=\"idf-block text-content\">\n\t\t<h2>Putting you and your family at the heart of our team<\/h2>\n<p>At the heart of our care team is you and your family, playing an active role in your care journey. Together, we develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs, ensuring a supportive and individualized experience throughout every milestone of your recovery.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--image-gallery\">\n    <figure class=\"idf-block is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-9 wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped has-caption\">\n        <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"807\" data-id=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sci-outpatient-assistive-technologies-0295.jpg?ver=1732656738\" alt=\"Male patient receives a moment of support from his companion during his wheelchair seating evaluation with their Occupational Therapist in the Wheelchair Seating and Mobility Clinic.\" class=\"wp-image-200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sci-outpatient-assistive-technologies-0295-1024x683.jpg?ver=1732656738 1024w, https:\/\/shepherd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sci-outpatient-assistive-technologies-0295-300x200.jpg?ver=1732656738 300w, https:\/\/shepherd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sci-outpatient-assistive-technologies-0295-768x512.jpg?ver=1732656738 768w, https:\/\/shepherd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sci-outpatient-assistive-technologies-0295.jpg?ver=1732656738 1396w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n        <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"744\" height=\"550\" data-id=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/abi-outpatient-rehab-clinic-0018.jpg?ver=1732587365\" alt=\"Male patient alongside his mother meets with physician for continued outpatient medical management and rehabilitative care following the completion of an inpatient rehabilitation program for a brain injury.\" class=\"wp-image-199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/abi-outpatient-rehab-clinic-0018-768x512.jpg?ver=1732587365 744w, https:\/\/shepherd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/abi-outpatient-rehab-clinic-0018-300x200.jpg?ver=1732587365 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\"><\/figure>\n        <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"744\" height=\"550\" data-id=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/abi-stroke-inpatient-assistive-technologies-0038.jpg?ver=1732587548\" alt=\"Female patient is learning to use hi-tech and mid-tech communication methods to communicate with assistive technology therapist and occupational therapist. Her mother also participates in the education and therapy.\" class=\"wp-image-198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/abi-stroke-inpatient-assistive-technologies-0038-768x512.jpg?ver=1732587548 744w, https:\/\/shepherd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/abi-stroke-inpatient-assistive-technologies-0038-300x200.jpg?ver=1732587548 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\"><\/figure>\n                <figcaption class=\"image_gallery__caption wp-caption-text\">\n            <div>By participating in the rehabilitation process, family members and caregivers play a crucial role in your recovery and are integral members of your care team.<\/div>\n        <\/figcaption>\n        <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\">\n\t<div class=\"idf-block text-content\">\n\t\t<h2>The specialists in your care journey<\/h2>\n<p>Learn more about the specialists who work together to support you on your path to healing and renewed independence.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--accordion idf-block accordion\" id=\"accordionFlush7587\">\n            <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__title\" id=\"flush-heading_7587_1\">\n        <button class=\"accordion__trigger\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse_7587_1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse_7587_1\">\n          Physicians<span class=\"sp-before-icon\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <\/h2>\n      <div role=\"region\" id=\"flush-collapse_7587_1\" class=\"accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"flush-heading_7587_1\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlush7587\">\n        <div class=\"accordion__content-wrap text-content\"><p>Your care team is led by your physician, who plays a key role in managing your overall care. As specialists in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&amp;R), also know as physiatrists, they will work closely with you and your family to identify issues, prescribe treatments, and discuss your injury or condition. Your physician will review your prognosis, help set meaningful rehabilitation goals, plan your discharge, and approve any necessary post-discharge equipment. You may also work with consulting doctors and advanced practice providers for specialized aspects of your care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n                                <a class=\"wp-fancy__link\" href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/about\/people\/physicians\/\" >\n                  Meet Our Physicians\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__title\" id=\"flush-heading_7587_2\">\n        <button class=\"accordion__trigger\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse_7587_2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse_7587_2\">\n          Case managers<span class=\"sp-before-icon\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <\/h2>\n      <div role=\"region\" id=\"flush-collapse_7587_2\" class=\"accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"flush-heading_7587_2\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlush7587\">\n        <div class=\"accordion__content-wrap text-content\"><p>Case managers are here to ensure your stay at Shepherd Center meets all your needs. They keep your insurance company informed, help plan your post-discharge living arrangements, and address personal or family concerns. Additionally, they schedule training and therapy for your family, assist with problem-solving, and serve as your main source of information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                  <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__title\" id=\"flush-heading_7587_3\">\n        <button class=\"accordion__trigger\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse_7587_3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse_7587_3\">\n          Nurses and patient care technicians<span class=\"sp-before-icon\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <\/h2>\n      <div role=\"region\" id=\"flush-collapse_7587_3\" class=\"accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"flush-heading_7587_3\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlush7587\">\n        <div class=\"accordion__content-wrap text-content\"><p>Registered nurses (RNs) will be with you everyday, guiding your medical and rehabilitation care. They assist with daily activities, skin care, bowel and bladder management, pain relief, and health education. Your RN will also provide resources and discuss your condition with you and your family. Patient care technicians (PCTs) support you with bathing, meal delivery, treatments, and other personal care needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                  <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__title\" id=\"flush-heading_7587_4\">\n        <button class=\"accordion__trigger\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse_7587_4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse_7587_4\">\n          Physical therapists<span class=\"sp-before-icon\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <\/h2>\n      <div role=\"region\" id=\"flush-collapse_7587_4\" class=\"accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"flush-heading_7587_4\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlush7587\">\n        <div class=\"accordion__content-wrap text-content\"><p>Physical therapists (PT) assess your muscle strength, sensation, and balance, focusing on your trunk and legs. They\u2019ll create a personalized exercise and therapy program designed to help you regain functional independence. Whether you are using a wheelchair or walking, your PT will work with you to improve your mobility and teach you essential skills, such as getting in and out of bed, navigating transportation, and moving safely around a bathroom or kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>In collaboration with you and your family or caregiver, your PT will also assess your home environment to identify any necessary modifications for accessibility. They will assist you in making decisions about equipment you may need, such as a wheelchair, specialized bed, or walking aid.<\/p>\n<p>Under the direction and supervision of PTs, you may also work with Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) and PT aides. They help implement your physical therapy program, focusing on transfers, movement, strength, and mobility goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                  <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__title\" id=\"flush-heading_7587_5\">\n        <button class=\"accordion__trigger\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse_7587_5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse_7587_5\">\n          Occupational therapists<span class=\"sp-before-icon\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <\/h2>\n      <div role=\"region\" id=\"flush-collapse_7587_5\" class=\"accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"flush-heading_7587_5\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlush7587\">\n        <div class=\"accordion__content-wrap text-content\"><p>Occupational therapists (OTs) evaluate your strength and sensation, primarily in your arms, hands, and trunk. They work with you to regain daily living skills, such as eating, grooming, dressing, and managing bowel or bladder care. OTs also address visual and cognitive skills, assist with equipment needs, computer access, driving plans, and home safety, and help alleviate any pain you may be experiencing.<\/p>\n<p>Under the direction and supervision of OTs, you may also work with Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTAs) and OT aides. They support OTs and work with you on memory, daily living skills, strength, movement, and mobility goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                  <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__title\" id=\"flush-heading_7587_6\">\n        <button class=\"accordion__trigger\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse_7587_6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse_7587_6\">\n          Speech-language pathologists<span class=\"sp-before-icon\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <\/h2>\n      <div role=\"region\" id=\"flush-collapse_7587_6\" class=\"accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"flush-heading_7587_6\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlush7587\">\n        <div class=\"accordion__content-wrap text-content\"><p>Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are here to support you with challenges related to memory, concentration, and language. They will help you improve essential daily skills, such as organization and planning activities. If you have an artificial airway, SLPs will guide you in learning to speak independently or with the aid of a special device, ensuring you feel confident and empowered.<\/p>\n<p>SLPs also perform tests to identify the causes of hearing, chewing, and swallowing difficulties, and they design personalized treatment programs to address these issues. Additionally, they work closely with clinical dietitians to make sure you have the right food choices if you have swallowing restrictions, providing a comprehensive and caring approach to your overall well-being.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                  <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__title\" id=\"flush-heading_7587_7\">\n        <button class=\"accordion__trigger\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse_7587_7\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse_7587_7\">\n          Exercise physiologists<span class=\"sp-before-icon\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <\/h2>\n      <div role=\"region\" id=\"flush-collapse_7587_7\" class=\"accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"flush-heading_7587_7\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlush7587\">\n        <div class=\"accordion__content-wrap text-content\"><p>Exercise physiologists (EPs) design personalized exercise programs tailored to your individual goals and functional abilities. They focus on helping you rebuild strength and mobility while equipping you with the knowledge and tools needed to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. EPs collaborate closely with physical therapists to explore and harness the potential of your nervous system for adaptation and healing, often utilizing advanced equipment to enhance your recovery process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                  <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__title\" id=\"flush-heading_7587_8\">\n        <button class=\"accordion__trigger\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse_7587_8\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse_7587_8\">\n          Respiratory therapists<span class=\"sp-before-icon\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <\/h2>\n      <div role=\"region\" id=\"flush-collapse_7587_8\" class=\"accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"flush-heading_7587_8\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlush7587\">\n        <div class=\"accordion__content-wrap text-content\"><p>Respiratory therapists will help you regain strength and regulate your breathing if your injury or illness impacts your ability to clear secretions or breathe independently. If you use a ventilator, they will work with you to build strength with the goal of reducing or eliminating your dependence on it.<\/p>\n<p>Should you still require a ventilator or have an open airway at the time of your discharge, our respiratory therapists will ensure you and your family are fully trained in caring for both you and your equipment at home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n                                <a class=\"wp-fancy__link\" href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/treatment\/services-clinics\/respiratory-services\/\" >\n                  More About Ventilator &#038; Respiratory Services\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__title\" id=\"flush-heading_7587_9\">\n        <button class=\"accordion__trigger\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse_7587_9\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse_7587_9\">\n          Psychologists, counselors, and neuropsychologists<span class=\"sp-before-icon\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <\/h2>\n      <div role=\"region\" id=\"flush-collapse_7587_9\" class=\"accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"flush-heading_7587_9\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlush7587\">\n        <div class=\"accordion__content-wrap text-content\"><p>Psychologists and counselors provide essential support to help you, and your loved ones, navigate the emotional and psychological challenges that come with significant life changes due to injury or illness. They offer individual, group, and family counseling, as well as specialized services like sexuality and marriage counseling and pain management. They also help you identify the resources you will need after discharge and connect you and your family with support groups.<\/p>\n<p>Neuropsychologists are specially trained psychologists who work with individuals experiencing brain dysfunction. They administer specialized tests to assess brain function in areas such as memory, concentration, problem-solving, language, and visual\/constructional skills.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond assessments, they assist you in coping with behavioral and emotional changes resulting from brain injury. Neuropsychologists educate patients and their families about the effects of different kinds of brain dysfunction, helping everyone involved understand and manage these changes effectively.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n                                <a class=\"wp-fancy__link\" href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/treatment\/services-clinics\/psychology\/\" >\n                  More About Psychology Team &#038; Services\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__title\" id=\"flush-heading_7587_10\">\n        <button class=\"accordion__trigger\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse_7587_10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse_7587_10\">\n          Recreation therapists<span class=\"sp-before-icon\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <\/h2>\n      <div role=\"region\" id=\"flush-collapse_7587_10\" class=\"accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"flush-heading_7587_10\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlush7587\">\n        <div class=\"accordion__content-wrap text-content\"><p>Recreation therapists help you adapt leisure activities to your new lifestyle. They assess your interests, modify activities for enjoyment and accessibility, and assist with overcoming community barriers. They may take you offsite to practice skills in real-world settings and work with professionals in areas like gardening, sports, or art to achieve your leisure goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n                                <a class=\"wp-fancy__link\" href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/treatment\/services-clinics\/recreation-therapy\/\" >\n                  More About Recreation Therapy\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__title\" id=\"flush-heading_7587_11\">\n        <button class=\"accordion__trigger\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse_7587_11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse_7587_11\">\n          Chaplains<span class=\"sp-before-icon\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <\/h2>\n      <div role=\"region\" id=\"flush-collapse_7587_11\" class=\"accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"flush-heading_7587_11\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlush7587\">\n        <div class=\"accordion__content-wrap text-content\"><p>Chaplains are here to offer spiritual to support you find inner strength and hope through your own beliefs. They provide compassionate guidance through prayer, meditation, religious rituals, and meaningful conversation to help you navigate your recovery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n                                <a class=\"wp-fancy__link\" href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/admissions\/patient-experience\/chaplaincy\/\" >\n                  More About Chaplaincy\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__title\" id=\"flush-heading_7587_12\">\n        <button class=\"accordion__trigger\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse_7587_12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse_7587_12\">\n          Pharmacists<span class=\"sp-before-icon\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <\/h2>\n      <div role=\"region\" id=\"flush-collapse_7587_12\" class=\"accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"flush-heading_7587_12\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlush7587\">\n        <div class=\"accordion__content-wrap text-content\"><p>Pharmacists play a key role in optimizing medication therapy by collaborating closely with the care team to assess how medications influence therapy and overall rehabilitation goals. They provide expertise on complex medication regimens, monitor your response to treatments, and adjust prescriptions as needed based on effectiveness and side effects. Additionally, pharmacists educate patients and their families about prescribed medications, explaining their purpose, potential side effects, and how to administer them properly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                  <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__title\" id=\"flush-heading_7587_13\">\n        <button class=\"accordion__trigger\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse_7587_13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse_7587_13\">\n          Dietitians<span class=\"sp-before-icon\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <\/h2>\n      <div role=\"region\" id=\"flush-collapse_7587_13\" class=\"accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"flush-heading_7587_13\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlush7587\">\n        <div class=\"accordion__content-wrap text-content\"><p>Dietitians support your nutritional needs during recovery by evaluating your diet, providing tailored recommendations, and monitoring your progress. They help manage the impact of injury or surgery on your nutrition, guiding you on maintaining a healthy weight, the role of fiber, and preventing and managing skin wounds and diabetes. Their goal is to ensure you understand and effectively manage your nutritional needs throughout your rehabilitation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                  <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__title\" id=\"flush-heading_7587_14\">\n        <button class=\"accordion__trigger\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse_7587_14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse_7587_14\">\n          Assistive technology professionals<span class=\"sp-before-icon\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <\/h2>\n      <div role=\"region\" id=\"flush-collapse_7587_14\" class=\"accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"flush-heading_7587_14\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlush7587\">\n        <div class=\"accordion__content-wrap text-content\"><p>Assistive technology professionals (ATPs) offer tailored technology solutions to enhance your daily life, work, and recreational activities. They assess your unique needs and abilities to recommend effective assistive devices and technology, including those for adaptive gaming, computer and tablet access, phone usage, and daily living aids. ATPs work closely with therapists to seamlessly integrate these technologies into your therapy plan, improving intervention outcomes and helping you achieve your therapeutic goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n                                <a class=\"wp-fancy__link\" href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/treatment\/services-clinics\/center-for-assistive-technologies\/\" >\n                  More About Center for Assistive Technologies\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__title\" id=\"flush-heading_7587_15\">\n        <button class=\"accordion__trigger\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse_7587_15\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse_7587_15\">\n          Driver rehabilitation specialists<span class=\"sp-before-icon\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <\/h2>\n      <div role=\"region\" id=\"flush-collapse_7587_15\" class=\"accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"flush-heading_7587_15\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlush7587\">\n        <div class=\"accordion__content-wrap text-content\"><p>A driver rehabilitation specialist assists you in regaining the ability to drive safely and independently. They perform thorough on- and off-road evaluations to assess your physical and cognitive abilities, as well as your driving skills. Based on these assessments, they recommend vehicle modifications, such as hand controls or adapted steering wheels, tailored to your specific needs. These specialists collaborate closely with your therapists and healthcare team to integrate the driving rehabilitation plan with your overall therapeutic goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n                                <a class=\"wp-fancy__link\" href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/treatment\/services-clinics\/center-for-assistive-technologies\/driving-program\/\" >\n                  More About Driving Evaluation and Rehabilitation\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__title\" id=\"flush-heading_7587_16\">\n        <button class=\"accordion__trigger\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse_7587_16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse_7587_16\">\n          Seating and mobility specialists<span class=\"sp-before-icon\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <\/h2>\n      <div role=\"region\" id=\"flush-collapse_7587_16\" class=\"accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"flush-heading_7587_16\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlush7587\">\n        <div class=\"accordion__content-wrap text-content\"><p>Seating and mobility specialists are dedicated to enhancing your comfort, function, and independence by optimizing your seating and mobility solutions. They assess your physical needs, mobility challenges, and environmental factors to recommend and customize seating systems and mobility devices, such as wheelchairs, cushions, and positioning supports. 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They serve as role models, demonstrating that greater independence is achievable. They provide practical guidance on functional skills and activities that might seem out of reach, share effective coping strategies, and offer support to help you and your family feel connected and understood.<\/p>\n<p>These liaisons offer a range of services, including self-care education classes, individual and group meetings, and participation in therapy sessions and group outings. They can provide valuable insights into activities of daily living, self-advocacy, accessibility, employment, leisure pursuits, managing relationships, intimacy, parenting, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n                                <a class=\"wp-fancy__link\" href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/admissions\/patient-experience\/peer-support\/\" >\n                  More About Family &#038; Peer Support\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__title\" id=\"flush-heading_7587_19\">\n        <button class=\"accordion__trigger\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse_7587_19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse_7587_19\">\n          Facility dogs<span class=\"sp-before-icon\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <\/h2>\n      <div role=\"region\" id=\"flush-collapse_7587_19\" class=\"accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"flush-heading_7587_19\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlush7587\">\n        <div class=\"accordion__content-wrap text-content\"><p>Facility dogs play a unique and enriching role in therapy, contributing to physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, recreational therapy, and psychological support. Beyond providing comfort and emotional support, these dogs serve as motivating companions during therapy sessions. They actively participate in various therapeutic activities, assisting with balance and coordination exercises, practicing daily living skills such as feeding or leash training, and enhancing hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and fine motor skills. Facility dogs also help build confidence, encourage verbal communication, and make therapy sessions more engaging and enjoyable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n                                <a class=\"wp-fancy__link\" href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/facility-dog-program\/\" >\n                  More About Facility Dog Program\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--feature-set\">\n\t\t<div class=\"idf-block side-image-feature\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"side-image-feature__media\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/les-brindle-hug.jpg\" alt=\"Physical therapist leans in to give a male patient a big hug during a therapy session.\" width=\"824\" height=\"571\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"side-image-feature__copy-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"side-image-feature__copy-wrap__box text-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"side-image-feature__headline--small\">Meet the people dedicated to your recovery<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Explore our staff directory to learn more about the people who make Shepherd Center a place of healing and hope. 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