Learn about the different specialists who make up the rehabilitation treatment team.
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You as the patient and your family are the most important members of the rehab team.
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The physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation is called a physiatrist.
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Respiratory therapists help treat and restore function for people with airway and breathing problems.
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A rehabilitation nurse helps people with disabilities and chronic illness to reach their best function and health, and adapt to a changed lifestyle.
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Physical therapists focus on restoring a person's movement (mobility) and function, and preventing further disability.
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An occupational therapist helps people with physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities be more independent. Read on to learn more about their work.
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Registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) work with healthcare providers to calculate calorie and nutrient needs, design special diets, and offer other nutritional advice to patients.
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Recreation therapists design programs to help patients develop social skills and learn to participate in leisure group activities.
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Case managers often don't provide direct patient care. But they may work either as part of the rehab team or for the patient's insurance company.
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A clinical social worker is a professional counselor who helps solve problems related to personal, family, or social situations.
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Chaplains act as spiritual counselors to help patients and families through periods of crisis.
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Vocational rehabilitation counselors help people with disabilities find and keep satisfying jobs. Read on to learn more.
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