Rehabilitation Services at Salem Memorial Hospital
Bringing compassionate care to the heart of Salem, MO
We provide high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing a loss of function due to injury or illness. Our Rehabilitation team is committed to helping patients regain independence, improve function, and enhance their quality of life. We offer comprehensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy services delivered by licensed, compassionate professionals. Our staff is unified by a mission to make our community healthier. We serve patients in the hospital, through our post-acute care Swing Bed Program, and in outpatient settings.Physical Therapy (PT)
Our Physical Therapy team focuses on restoring movement, building strength, and reducing pain to help patients safely return to their daily routines.Services include:
- Post-surgical rehabilitation (orthopedic, neurological, cardiac)- Sports injury recovery
- Balance and fall prevention
- Gait training and mobility enhancement
- Chronic pain and arthritis management
- Stroke and neurological condition therapy
- Chronic non-healing wound care
Who benefits from PT? Individuals recovering from surgery, injuries, strokes, or chronic conditions that affect mobility and function.
Occupational Therapy (OT)
Occupational Therapy helps individuals develop or regain the skills needed for independent living and meaningful daily activities.Services include:
- Activities of daily living (ADL) training (dressing, bathing, eating)- Hand and upper extremity rehabilitation
- Cognitive and perceptual retraining
- Adaptive equipment assessment and training
- Pediatric developmental therapy
- Lymphedema and swelling management
Who benefits from OT? Individuals with injuries, neurological conditions, developmental delays, or those adjusting to life after surgery or illness.
Speech-Language Therapy (SLP)
Our Speech-Language Pathologists assist adults with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders to help them speak clearly, understand others, and eat safely.Services include:
- Voice and fluency therapy (e.g., stuttering)- Cognitive-communication therapy (problem solving)
- Swallowing (dysphagia) evaluation and treatment
- Stroke and neurological rehabilitation
Who benefits from SLP? Adults with speech, communication, or swallowing challenges due to stroke, traumatic brain injury, or neurological conditions.
Why Choose Us?
- Individualized treatment plans
- Multidisciplinary team approach
- Evidence-based practices
- Family and caregiver involvement in care