St. Joseph's Hospital - Highland Services Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy
St. Joseph Highland - occupational therapist helping man regain strength as he sits on several pillows

Occupational Therapy

Therapycare Outpatient Occupational Therapy

Our highly-skilled occupational therapy team can customize a program to help restore function through range-of-motion, strengthening and coordination exercises.  Patient and family education, as well as equipment needs, is included as needed.

Why Occupational Therapy?

Occupational therapy helps prepare patients to successfully perform daily activities, such as bathing, dressing and home care management.

 

Occupational Therapy

 

Our occupational therapists help patients of all ages regain their independence in doing normal, everyday activities. Therapists often work with patients who have problems with their hands and wrists after suffering from broken bones, carpal tunnel, hand surgeries and arthritis. They also work with patients who have experienced a stroke, head injuries or other neurological conditions.

The purpose of occupational therapy is to promote a person’s ability to lead an active and independent lifestyle.

 

Inpatient Services

 

Occupational therapists work one on one with patients and their families to:

  • Evaluate a person’s ability to return home safely

  • Train a person in self care activities to increase independence

  • Educate a person/family on home equipment needs and home modification recommendations

Outpatient Services

 

Occupational therapists work to improve a person’s strength and/or function in their hand and wrist and to promote independence with all work and leisure skills.  Typical conditions treated include:

  • Hand surgeries and fractures

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome

  • Arthritis

  • Stroke/Head Injury

  • Paralysis

  • Low Vision

  • Parkinson’s/Movement Disorders

  • Spinal Cord Injury

  • Wrist/hand injuries

  • COPD/debility

  • Lymphedema

  • Oncology Wellness

How to Receive Services

 

Occupational therapy services require a physician referral.  We will work closely with your physician to provide you with the exact care you need.  In most cases, we are able to bill Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance provider for the service.  Please contact your provider or our office for coverage eligibility.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 618-651-2720. Outpatient Occupational Therapy Services is conveniently located on the first floor of the Medical Office Building.