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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 St. Anthony’s Medical Center (main hospital). For information, call 314-525-7226.
In an atmosphere noted by CARF as "warm and caring," patients work on fine motor skills with occupational therapists.
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
Mission
Our mission is to provide a comprehensive rehabilitation program of the highest quality in order to improve the functional independence of those we serve. The Acute Rehabilitation Unit is dedicated exclusively to treating individuals who have experienced a disabling injury or illness. Our goal is to provide our patients every opportunity to return to productive lives, attain their personal goals, enhance their self-esteem, improve their quality of life, restore their hope for the future, and ultimately reach their fullest potential.
For information, please call our Health Access Line at 314-ANTHONY (268-4669) or 800-554-9550 or visit our find a physician online.
At St. Anthony's, our vision is to be the area's premier health care organization — and your first choice for health care services.