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About Acute Rehab
The Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is a CARF-Accredited
Unit designed to meet the special needs of
patients who
have
suffered
a stroke, fracture, multi-injury accident, amputation, head
injury, or other disabling injury or illness. The unit is
dedicated to assisting these patients regain their maximum
independence in performing the activities of daily living.
See what CARF said about St. Anthony's Medical Center.
The Acute Rehabilitation Unit is located on the fourth floor of the south addition of St. Anthony’s Medical Center (main hospital). For information, call 314-525-7226.
Team Approach
The Acute Rehabilitation Unit uses a comprehensive, interdisciplinary team approach to patient care. All team members communicate with each other daily. In addition, the team meets once a week to formally monitor each patient’s progress and adjust treatment plans and goals as necessary. The results of these meetings are discussed with each patient. With prior input from the patient, the team sets rehabilitation goals and estimates the patient’s length of stay.
The acute rehabilitation team consists of:
- Physiatrists
- Rehabilitation nurses
- Physical therapists
- Occupational therapists
- Speech therapists
- Recreational therapists
- Dietitians
- Social workers
- Psychologists
- Chaplains
- Family members
- Patient
For information or a physician referral, please call 800-554-9550 or visit our online physician referral.
At St. Anthony's, our vision is to be the area's premier health care organization — and your first choice for health care services.