Outpatient Occupational Therapy

Helen Hayes Hospital is a national leader in the provision of superior physical rehabilitation services. Our patients benefit from a level of expertise unmatched for effectiveness and efficiency, which is why the HHH Outpatient Rehabilitation Center is the referral center of choice by healthcare professionals and patients.

The Outpatient Rehabilitation Center provides a comprehensive range of therapeutic services to adults and children, all customized to meet an individual’s specific needs and goals. Occupational therapy services are provided in dedicated outpatient therapy suites outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment. In addition, all outpatients have access to specialized services within the physical rehabilitation hospital, such as aquatic therapy, the Prosthetic Orthotic and Wellness Center, and the Center for Rehabilitation Technology, which may complement their therapeutic program.

Two Convenient Locations

Helen Hayes Hospital operates two Outpatient Rehabilitation Centers: one within the main rehabilitation hospital in West Haverstraw, and the second within Nyack Hospital in Nyack. The two sites conveniently serve individuals from throughout the Hudson Valley of New York, as well as northern New Jersey. The Centers are bright and spacious with private treatment stations and expansive exercise areas.

Who Can Benefit

The need for outpatient occupational therapy may arise from a traumatic or repetitive injury, an orthopedic or neurological disorder, or a chronic or congenital illness. A new injury or the progression of a recurring problem that causes limitations in function, can all benefit from therapy. Our therapists treat persons with a wide range of conditions, including:

Our Staff

The Outpatient Rehabilitation Center is staffed by a team of highly skilled and licensed occupational therapists. Therapists excel at evaluating a person’s capabilities and developing an individualized treatment plan designed to improve functional performance. Specialists on staff include:

• Certified hand therapists
• Certified lymphedema therapists
• Certified aquatic therapy specialist
• Experienced driver rehab specialist
• Trained Saebo-flex clinicians

Occupational Therapy

The goal of Occupational Therapy is to enable an individual to carry out their activities of daily living, which include those performed at work, home, school and the community, as independently as possible. Following a thorough evaluation, which includes an assessment of physical function, as well as cognitive and daily living skills, if appropriate, an occupational therapist will tailor a treatment plan dedicated to restoring your maximum functional ability. Your therapist will work individually with you and will closely monitor your progress and modify your program as required.

Occupational Therapy provides a broad scope of therapeutic services, including:

Adapted Driving Program: provides comprehensive driving assessments to individuals who have physical or cognitive limitations that may interfere with their ability to drive safely.*

Lymphedema Management Program: intensive therapy to alleviate discomfort, reduced function and mobility due to severe swelling of an extremity, provided by therapists certified in Complete Decongestive Physiotherapy (CDP).*

*These services are available at the Center at HHH in West Haverstraw, only.

Helen Hayes Hospital is JCAHO and CARF Accredited.