Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
 
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE

Jeff FIT Outpatient Rehab

Locations:

Center City
25 S. 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Phone: 215-955-1200
Fax: 215-923-6808
South Philadelphia
Methodist Hospital
1900 S. Broad St.
St. Agnes Building, Ground Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Phone: 215-952-1234
Fax: 215-339-4112

Physician Services
Jefferson’s Rehabilitation Medicine physicians offer outpatient consultation for various musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions. We work closely with the Jefferson Outpatient Rehabilitation therapists who are located in the same clinic. Our Rehabilitation Medicine physicians specialize in the following:

  • Painful conditions such as lower back or neck pain and injuries
  • Workers' Compensation injuries
  • Arthritic and painful conditions that limit function
  • Joint injections and trigger point injections
  • Dizziness, balance and walking problems
  • Acupuncture
  • Electromyography and nerve conduction studies
  • Evaluation of the need for rehabilitation therapies
  • Botox injections and other treatments for spasticity
  • Amputations
  • Stroke
  • Spinal cord injury

Rehabilitation Therapy Services
Outpatient Rehabilitation Therapy Services provided include Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech and Language Pathology. Our staff of experienced clinicians provides a wide range of services for patients of all age ranges including neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients. The rehabilitation therapists practice an interdisciplinary team approach, working with the referring physicians, nurse practitioners and case managers to ensure comprehensive quality services are delivered.

As part of a large teaching hospital, the rehabilitation therapists evaluate and treat a wide range of conditions and diagnoses. Some of the specialty services provided at the Outpatient Clinic are listed below.

Occupational Therapy

    • Upper Extremity/Hand Therapy/Lymphedema Therapy
    • Work Simulation/Work Hardening
    • Activities of Daily Living Training
    • Wheel/Power Chair Evaluation
    • Pediatric Sensory Integration
    • Pediatric Fine Motor and Developmental therapy

Physical Therapy

    • Workers’ Compensation
    • Vestibular/Balance Disorders
    • Neuromuscular Disorders
    • Orthopedic/Sports Medicine
    • Manual Therapy
    • Pediatric Developmental Therapy
    • Pediatric Orthopedic Therapy and Equipment Assessment

Speech and Language Pathology

    • Voice and Professional Voice Therapy
    • Head and Neck Cancer
    • Neurogenic Speech and Language Therapy
    • Videoflouroscopic Swallow Evaluation and Dysphagia Therapy
    • Pediatric Voice, Articulation, and Language Therapy
    • Pediatric Oral Motor and Feeding Therapy