Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Boston Medical Center

Rehabilitation Medicine

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Services

Outpatient Services – Therapy Services



Mission

To provide the highest quality of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology and therapeutic recreation services to enable all referred patients to achieve their optimum level of function.

Vision

To maximize your gains and minimize your pains.


The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies encompasses:

Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech-Language Pathology
Careers

Physical Therapy – Outpatient Program

Physical therapists provide services to people of all ages who have functional conditions resulting from back and neck injuries, sprains/strains and fractures, arthritis, burns, amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, injuries related to work and sports, and others.

Services include:

  • Individual evaluation and treatment for a variety of musculoskeletal disorders
  • Individual evaluation and treatment for a variety of neurological disorders
  • Group aquatic therapy for musculoskeletal disorders
  • Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation NeuroRecovery Network Locomotor Training program for individuals with spinal cord injury
  • Wheelchair seating clinic for individuals requiring use of a wheelchair for their mobility needs.

Clinic Hours: Monday–Thursday, 7 am – 7 pm; Friday, 7 am – 4:30 pm

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Occupational Therapy – Outpatient Program

Occupational Therapists work with people of all ages, from infants to the elderly who present with physical, developmental or cognitive problems.  Programs are individually designed to help individuals restore lost function from an injury or illness, learn life style modification, or develop new skills that will help them be independent with work, play-leisure or self care activities.

Services include:

  • Evaluation and treatment of hand and upper extremity injuries
  • Evaluation and treatment of a variety of neurological disorders
  • Evaluation and treatment of pediatric developmental disorders
  • Evaluation and treatment of pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders

Clinic Hours: Monday–Friday, 7 am – 4:30 pm

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Speech-Language Pathology

Speech-Language Pathologists provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and treatment programs for all communication and swallowing disorders. 

Services include:

  • Evaluation and treatment of adult Aphasia, Dysarthria, Cognitive Communication and Language Disorders
  • Evaluation and treatment of adult Dysphagia and Feeding Disorders
  • Pediatric Modified Barium Swallow Studies 

Clinic Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm

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Careers

The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies offers exciting career opportunities. Learn more

Outpatient Appointments

Physician Services

Boston Medical Center
Rehabilitation Medicine
Preston Family Building
5th Floor
732 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
Call: 617.414.0040
Fax: 617.414.0041


Rehabilitation Therapies

Preston Family Building
1st Floor
732 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
Call: 617.638.7869
Fax: 617.638.7769


Inpatient Care

Boston Medical Center
Center for Rehabilitation
Menino Pavilion, 7W
840 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
Call: 617.414.4154


Refer a Patient

Rehabilitation Medicine Physician Services
Call: 617.414.0040
Fax: 617.414.0041


Rehabilitation Therapy Services
Call: 617.638.7869


Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
Call: 617.414.5707
Fax: 617.414.4420


Learn More

Quick Links

Directions to BMC
BMC Campus Virtual Tour
New England Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center
Spinal Cord Injury Lecture Series & Conference
The SCI Guide

Downloads (PDF)

BMC Campus Map
What Makes BMC Special


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