Physicians and Caregivers

The following is a list of some of the doctors and caregivers you will see during your rehabilitation.

Audiologist: A specially trained person who tests hearing ability.

Cardiologist: A doctor who specializes in heart problems.

Care Managers: Social workers who help families with hospital and community services.

Neurologist: A doctor who specializes in nerve disorders such as seizures.

Occupational Therapist: An occupational therapist focuses on improving the patient’s quality of life, function and activities of daily living.

Pediatrician: A doctor who specializes in the care of children.

Pharmacist: A specially trained person who fills medication prescriptions and teaches patients about medications.

Physical Therapist: A physical therapist assists the patient first by treating the injury/condition and then teaching the patient how to care for the injury and prevent a recurrence. Also, this person is trained to treat lymphedema issues.

Physician’s Assistant: A specially trained and certified person who works with doctors to provide care to patients. Similar to a nurse practitioner, they can identify problems, manage care and write prescriptions.

Pulmonologist: A doctor who specializes in lung problems.

Radiologist: A doctor who specializes in X-ray procedures and treatment using radioactive materials.

Rehab Team: A team that includes physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy.

Resident: A doctor who is learning about a specialty area of medicine. These doctors are at different levels of school and have an experienced doctor that supervises their care until they graduate.

Respiratory Therapist: A specially trained person who provides care for people with pulmonary or lung problems.

Rheumatologist: A doctor who specializes in problems with joints and autoimmune disorders such as arthritis.

Speech-Language Pathologist: A speech-language pathologist assists individuals in achieving optimal communication and swallowing through evaluation and treatment of speech, language, cognitive, voice and swallowing disorders.

Stroke Coordinator: Registered nurse who works with all involved disciplines to ensure that patients experiencing stroke receive seamless, comprehensive, compassionate care from the emergency department through discharge.