Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation

Located in eastern Pennsylvania (approximately 90 minutes from both Philadelphia and New York City), Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital Emily Howatt Pliskatt Pediatric Unit is a specialized inpatient pediatric rehabilitation leader with programs designed specifically to treat children with complex medical and congenital conditions.

Led by Kimberly Kuchinski, MD, MPH, medical director of pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation, the expert team at Good Shepherd’s 20-bed unit provides compassionate rehabilitation care to children up to age 21.

Pediatric Conditions Treated

• Amputation
• Brain injury
• Burns
• Cancer
• Cerebral palsy
• Complex respiratory problems
• Feeding disorders
• Multiple fractures
• Orthopedic conditions
• Post-surgery
• Prematurity
• Skills regression
• Spinal cord injury
• Stroke
• Traumatic injury
• Wounds

Multidisciplinary Care Team

• Pediatrician and pediatric physiatrist (physical medicine and rehabilitation)
• Nursing
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Recreational therapy
• Respiratory therapy
• Speech therapy
• Care management
• Neuropsychology
• Counseling
• Dietary

Learn more about Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation.