Inpatient Rehabilitation
Enhancing Functional Abilities And Providing Support Along Your Journey
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Inpatient Rehabilitation
Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, as part of the Section of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, is located within Nationwide Children's Hospital. We offer a Comprehensive, Pediatric, Family-Centered Care Inpatient Rehabilitation Program.
The mission of the Rehabilitation Program is to provide comprehensive, family-centered, rehabilitative services to meet the physical, developmental, social, psychological and educational needs of our patients and families. These needs will be met through a coordinated program of rehabilitation, patient care, research and education.
We are accredited by CARF and TJC.
Our Mission, Philosophy, Values and Ethical Principles
Mission
To provide comprehensive family-centered physical rehabilitative services while embracing the diverse and individual needs of each child and family.
Philosophy
The philosophy of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Program reflects our dedication to enhancing each patient’s functional abilities as well as providing support and education to the patient’s family. We believe children and adolescents who have experienced some loss in cognitive or physical functions have a greater chance of recovering part or all of their abilities when actively involved in a dynamic and progressive rehabilitation program. We are committed to providing comprehensive quality health care to children and adolescents.
Values
- Respect for the individual contribution of each team member as a vital component of an effective and collaborative team
- Enthusiasm for the success of our patients as a reflection of the efforts of our team
- Humor to relieve stress and enhance recovery
- An attitude that reflects the inclusive culture at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
- Belief in the pursuit of excellence, integrity, diversity and innovation of care for our patients
Meet Our Team
Members of the Rehabilitation team work closely to manage each aspect of patient care. Our goal is to enhance the patient’s functional abilities as well as provide support and education to the family. Learn more about our team.
Meet Our Leadership
- Program Manager: Julie Apthorpe, RN, BSN, CRRN
- Rehabilitation Coordinator: Cindy Iske, MS, OTR/L
- Clinical Leader: Heather King, RN, CRRN
- Clinical Leader: Lynn Zangmeister, RN, BSN, CPN
- Rehab Case Manager: Courtney Ebright, BS, PTA
Meet Our Physician Team
Michelle A. Miller
Michelle A. Miller, MD, FAAPMR, Diplomate of ABEM, is Section Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Assistant Professor of Clinical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Conditions We Treat
Conditions we treat include, but are not limited to:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
- Encephalitis/Meningitis
- Anoxic Brain Injury
- Brain Tumors
- Post-Surgical Seizure Management
- Non-Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries of all levels, completeness and etiologies
- Transverse Myelitis
- Spinal Cord Tumors
- Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries of all levels, completeness and etiologies
- Stroke / AVM
- Neurological Disorders
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome
- ADEM
- Post-Surgery Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy
- Gait Abnormality (also known as Conversion Disorder)
- Orthopedic Condition
- Status Post Surgery
- Traumatic Injuries
- Amputation
- Burn
- Cardiac or Pulmonary Conditions
- Debility Related to Significant Medical Illness
- Comorbidities May Include Tracheostomy, C-PAP, Bi-PAP or Ventilator Assistance
Inside Inpatient Rehabiliation
CARF and TJC Accreditation
Programs and services that are CARF accredited have demonstrated their conformance to internationally recognized standards for service delivery. We have demonstrated our commitment to continuous quality improvement and a consumer-driven focus.
Our program is also accredited by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (TJC).
Rehab Annual Report
Want to learn more about our program? Read our 2022 Inpatient Rehabilitation Annual Report.