Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital offers a more intense regimen and higher level of care such as greater physician involvement and therapy time, as well as increased availability of pharmacy and laboratory services.

Specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation, our medical director leads a highly qualified team of nurses and therapists to provide a coordinated program of care. HealthSouth's team approach engages rehabilitation experts from many disciplines, including:

Rehabilitation Nursing —Facilitate maintenance and restoration of functional abilities and implements the medical care program as directed by the physician




Occupational Therapy — Designs and delivers activity-based therapy to promote independence in the areas of self care, home management and community reintegration




Physical Therapy — Evaluates and designs a treatment program to address limitations in physical function, mobility and safety




Psychology — Provides support services to assist the patient and family in adjusting to their disability




Respiratory Therapy — Ensures optimal respiratory function through services such as oxygen supplements, aerosol treatments, mechanical ventilation management and education




Speech-Language Pathology — Assesses and treats individuals with communication and comprehension disorders, cognitive difficulties and swallowing disorders




Dietary and Nutritional Counseling — Supervises all meals to ensure patients receive the necessary nutrition




Case Manager — Coordinates with the physician to ensure the patient’s needs are met and involves the family and other caregivers in the patient’s rehabilitation




Recreational Therapy — Assisting people in developing and using their leisure in ways that enhance their health, independence and well-being through community re-entry outings as well as weekly activities in the hospital for patients and their families.