Young and old alike may experience a variety of orthopedic problems that can seriously impact their lifestyle. Orthopedic conditions include diseases of the bones, joints, muscles, cartilage, ligaments and tendons, all which make up the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic problems most often affect the ability to move, which can severely limit a person’s ability to function in everyday situations. At the Elks Rehab Hospital, our goal is to help people with orthopedic conditions become as independent as possible within the limits of their condition. To achieve this goal, our physicians, nurses and therapists individualized treatment plans for both inpatients and outpatients of all ages. Programs and services provided at the Elks include treatment of following conditions:

• Total Joint Replacement
• Arthritis
• Back Problems
• Upper and Lower Extremity Amputations
• Fractures
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Amputee Support Group
• Amputee Peer Visitation
• Wound Treatment
• Nutrition Therapy
• Supportive Counseling/ Discharge Planning

Inpatient Program

Following surgery or injury, a patient’s physician may determine that inpatient rehabilitation is required before the patient can safely return home. To provide the most comprehensive rehabilitation care for these patients, our team of orthopedic specialists work under the direction of a physiatrist (a physician who specializes in rehabilitation). Other members of the team include a nurse case manager, a physical therapist, an occupational therapist, a social worker, a dietitian and other professionals if our patients need them. Our inpatient program provides physical and occupational therapy to evaluate and improve walking, climbing stairs, dressing, bathing, grooming and other activities of daily living. Adaptive equipment may be prescribed and individualized to make it easier for the patient to care for him or herself, especially if the patient will be living alone. The team’s physician and the nurse case manager oversee the medical management of the patient, coordinate ordering and administering medications, tests, etc. The social worker discusses goals and progress with the patient, family and coordinates the patient’s return to home or a residential facility.

Weekly Team Meetings

An inpatient in the orthopedic program typically stays at the Elks Rehab Hospital from one to two weeks, depending on how quickly they meet their rehabilitation goals. The patient’s rehabilitation team meets weekly to track the patient’s progress, update treatments and discuss team goals.

Coverage for Our Services

Our services are covered by most insurance companies.

Need to Know More?

If you need additional information about the Elks Rehab Hospital, or would like to make a referral, please call our Orthopedic Program Director at 208.489.4586.

When compared with other rehabilitation providers in our region and the U.S., the Elks’ outcome data shows that we excel in improving our patients’ function and return a higher percentage of patients to the community. A further stamp of approval for our inpatient rehabilitation program is our accreditation by CARF - The Commisions on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

Outpatient

Elks inpatient hospital provides a smooth transition from inpatient rehabilitation to outpatient therapy. We offer outpatient therapy with services available at the hospital or at St. Luke’s – Elks Rehab freestanding clinics in sites throughout southern Idaho or Ontario, Oregon.

Services offered include:

• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Nutritional Services