Rehabilitation Services in NJ

Short Term Rehabilitation

When an illness, injury, or surgery has you sidelined, the rehabilitation therapists at Christian Health can help you return to wellness and get back to the life you enjoy. Post-acute care – better known as short-term rehab—is care that is received after a hospitalization, with the goal of regaining strength and transitioning back home as healthy as you were before – or better.

Our highly skilled interdisciplinary team of professionals in New Jersey is dedicated to your successful recovery and uses state-of-the-art, innovative approaches to help you achieve the best outcome.

You may benefit from short-term rehabilitation after being hospitalized for:

• Joint-replacement surgery
• Heart surgery
• Complex medical conditions, such as diabetes or renal failure
• Illnesses, such as cardiac disease, gastrointestinal illnesses, renal disease, or pneumonia

Outpatient Rehabilitation

Outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available to the community conveniently located on Christian Health’s Wyckoff campus. Our highly skilled interdisciplinary team of professionals is dedicated to your successful recovery and uses state-of-the-art, innovative approaches to help you achieve the best outcome.

Inpatient vs. Outpatient Rehab

If you're recovering from surgery, an illness, or a hospital stay, one of the first questions your care team will help you answer is whether you need inpatient (short-term) rehabilitation or outpatient rehabilitation. Both can help you regain strength and independence - the right choice depends on your medical needs, your mobility, and the kind of support you have at home.

Inpatient (Short-Term) Rehab May Be Right for You If:

• You were hospitalized for a joint replacement, heart surgery, stroke, or a complex medical condition and still need daily medical monitoring.
• You need help with multiple daily activities - walking, dressing, bathing - and can't safely manage them at home yet.
• Your recovery calls for intensive, multi-hour therapy several days a week, in addition to nursing care.
• You don't have a caregiver available at home to support you around the clock during early recovery.
• Your doctor or hospital discharge planner has recommended a stay at a facility before you transition home.

Inpatient rehab typically takes place at a skilled nursing or rehabilitation facility, where you stay onsite while a team of nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists work together on your recovery plan. Most stays last anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, depending on your progress and your doctor's recommendation.

Outpatient Rehab May Be Right for You If:

• You're medically stable and can safely live at home, but still need ongoing therapy to rebuild strength, mobility, or function.
• You've already completed a hospital or inpatient rehab stay and are continuing your recovery.
• You have reliable transportation to and from therapy appointments, or a caregiver who can help you get there.
• Your condition doesn't require daily medical supervision - just regular sessions with a physical, occupational, or speech therapist.

Outpatient therapy usually happens a few times a week at a clinic, with the rest of your recovery and daily life continuing at home. It tends to be a good fit for people managing chronic conditions, recovering from minor procedures, or stepping down from inpatient care.

Not Sure Which One You Need?

Many people move between the two - starting with inpatient rehab after a hospital stay, then transitioning to outpatient therapy as they regain independence. Your physician, surgeon, or hospital discharge planner can help determine the right starting point based on your diagnosis, your mobility, and the support you have at home.

For more information about inpatient rehabilitation at Bolger Short-Term Rehab, please call (201) 848-5855.

For Outpatient Rehabilitation, please call (201) 848-5518.