Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation

Patients who have had a traumatic injury, a debilitating disease or certain types of surgery may need acute inpatient rehabilitation with an intensive, multidisciplinary approach. At The University of Kansas Health System, we offer leading-edge rehabilitation services in state-of-the-art facilities in Kansas City and Overland Park to help patients improve function, decrease pain and regain their independence. 

Our doctors work with each patient and their loved ones to help set personalized goals for functional restoration after a major illness or injury.

We specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation – a medical field that uses personally selected rehabilitation techniques to help you meet your specific recovery goals.

Every service offered in our inpatient facility has been developed for one reason: to help you regain your mobility and independence.

To be eligible for this service, you must be age 14 or older and diagnosed by a physician as having a condition that requires acute rehabilitation.

We often treat people who have or have experienced the following:

• Spinal cord injury
• Stroke
• Traumatic brain injury
• Trauma or burn
• Amputation
• Musculoskeletal/orthopedic surgery
• Heart problems
• Other neurological issues

Who qualifies for inpatient rehabilitation?

Those who:

• Are medically stable to tolerate therapy
• Have a medical condition that requires a doctor's attention daily
• Require 24-hour nursing care
• Show potential to re-enter and thrive in their community

Our acute inpatient rehabilitation facility features a wide range of patient amenities:

• Large, inviting visitor lounge with comfortable seating and a fireplace
• Homelike patient dining room where patients can enjoy the company of others
• Fully functioning kitchen and laundry to help patients prepare for self-care at home
• Fully equipped rehabilitation gym with the latest technology for the advancement of function, including:
• Body weight-supported treadmill training with the Woodway Lokomat, Rifton TRAM or Bioness Vector to improve gait performance and mobility
• Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) and videofluoroscopy for swallow assessment
• Electrical stimulation for upper and lower extremities (L300 Go) for neuromuscular re-education
• Robotics, such as Armeo® Spring trainer, to help rebuild nerve pathways
• Bioness integrated therapy system (BITS) to address visual impairments
• Transitional apartment that allows patients the opportunity to practice their independent living skills before returning home
• A rooftop terrace for outdoor rehabilitation

We look forward to working with you to assist in regaining your function, mobility and independence. Please contact us to learn more or schedule a tour.

For questions about insurance coverage, please contact the billing department at 913-588-7850 or read more about Billing, Insurance and Financial Assistance.

Our rehabilitation patients receive comprehensive, award-winning care from a team of multidisciplinary experts, including specialty-trained physicians, rehabilitation nurses, physical, occupational and speech and language therapists. Our care teams work together to develop personalized rehabilitation plans for each patient based on their needs and goals with input from neurologists, neurosurgeons, cardiologists, orthopedic surgeons and other specialists.

Skilled, multidisciplinary teams

Our care teams work together to develop personalized rehabilitation plans for each patient based on their needs and goals with input from neurologists, neurosurgeons, cardiologists, orthopedic surgeons and other specialists. Our rehabilitation patients receive comprehensive, award-winning care from a team of multidisciplinary experts. The team includes:

• Physiatrists with a focus on physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Social workers who can help you and your family communicate with our care team
• Insurance case managers and discharge services support
• Extensive multidisciplinary rehabilitation therapy, including physical, occupational and speech and language pathology
• Specialty-trained rehabilitation nursing care
• Neuro rehab psychologists specialized in brain-behavior relationships, cognition and adjustments to medical changes and pain
• Recreational therapists, respiratory therapists, dietitians and interpretive services, including 200+ languages and dialects

Our teams work closely with primary care doctors and other healthcare providers, including collaborating with the University of Kansas Medical Center for research, to help you meet your objectives through a personalized program that addresses your needs.

State-of-the-art facilities

The University of Kansas Health System's modern rehabilitation facilities in Kansas City and Overland Park use the latest technology and equipment to ensure patients have access to the most current rehabilitation resources. Our goal is to help patients regain and maintain function and restore self-confidence so they can return home safely.