Amputation Specialty Program
Exceptional, Comprehensive Program for Patients Who Have Experienced Amputation.
Amputation Specialty Rehabilitation Program highlights:
- West Jefferson maintains accreditation by The Joint Commission
- Amputation Specialty Program CARF accreditation since 2015
- Support Groups and/or referrals made as needed
- Peer support
- Specialized Amputation Team including dedicated Physical Therapist/Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapist/Occupational Therapist Assistant, and Social Worker
- Leisure Activities Program available 6 days/week
- In accordance with best practice, all patients admitted to our amputation program receive a mental health screening with referrals to psychiatric services as needed
- New technology: The Real System - Virtual Reality Rehabilitation tool
Resources
- America Amputee Foundation, Inc. www.americanamputee.org
- Amputee Coalition www.amputee-coalition.org
Referrals to our Amputation Specialty Rehabilitation Program can be made
by calling:
Phone number:
504.349.1346
Fax number: 504.349.1628
