ANGEL MEDICAL CENTER
Rehabilitation Services Department
Our Rehabilitation Staff are dynamic and energetic professionals who provide quality patient care to each patient, children and adults, in a friendly interactive environment.
Staff members participate in continuing education programs in order to provide new, innovative treatments and techniques. We provide care to inpatients, TCU patients, and outpatients. Angel Medical Center is the only facility in Franklin that provides Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
The therapists of each discipline or service (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy) perform a comprehensive evaluation during the initial visit and establishes a plan of care individualized to the specific needs of the patient based on the evaluation findings.
Occupational Therapy (O.T.)
Occupational Therapy is a health care profession providing evaluation, treatment and consultation to help individuals achieve a maximum level of independence by developing skills and abilities interfered with by disease, emotional disorder, physical injury, the aging process, or impaired development. Occupational therapists use purposeful activities, exercises and education as well as specially designed orthotic and prosthetic devices to reduce specific impairments, improve their activities of daily living (ADLs) and to help individuals achieve independence at home and in the work place.
At Angel Medical Center, the Occupational Therapy Department is comprised of both registered Occupational Therapists (OTR/L) and certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA). We treat patients of all ages on both an inpatient and outpatient basis.
Physical Therapy (P.T.)
The Physical Therapy plan of care may include treatments or techniques to assist in pain relief, improving joint range of motion and/or strength, balance, problems with gait, and improving function of the patient. Treatment modalities may be used as well as a wide variety of exercise programs. Patients are provided education specific to their needs to help prevent additional injury in the future.
Our staff includes Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants as well as support staff.
IMPORTANT - An order from your doctor is required for treatment.
Speech Therapy
Many patients of Angel Medical Center suffer illnesses that require the assistance of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. Our speech therapy staff is highly trained and attentive to each individual’s needs so we are able to care for you or your loved one. We use a personalized approach with one-on-one attention to help you meet your goals for recovery. The patient and their family members are involved in the recovery process so that every step of the way, the treatment plan remains individualized and personal.
Our staff of Speech-Language Pathologists hold masters degrees, national certifications and are licensed by the state of North Carolina. With a combined experience of 28 years in the field, we offer some of the top speech pathology services in western North Carolina.
IMPORTANT - An order from your physician is required for treatment.
Contact Phone Numbers
Physical Therapy
Phone: 828-369-4171
Fax: 828-349-6669
Occupational Therapy
Phone: 828-349-6641
Fax: 828-349-6643
Speech Therapy
Phone: 828-349-6679
Fax: 828-349-6676
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