Staff

The Magee Riverfront team of experts includes a rehabilitation nurse, physical and occupational therapists, speech/language pathologists, psychologists, biofeedback specialist, recreation therapists, vocational counselor, case manager, geriatric clinical specialist and ergonomic specialist.

Diagnoses commonly treated:

• Spinal cord injuries
• Brain injuries
• Joint replacements
• Amputations
• Strokes
• Orthopedic injuries
• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Sports injuries
• Arthritis
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Parkinson's disease
• Neurologic disorders
• Pain management
• Work related injuries
• Sprains&strains

Case Management

Case management services are designed to assist patients to navigate through the healthcare environment. Many issues outside of a patient's medical care can impact the patient's ability to maximize progress towards achieving independence.

Magee Riverfront has a dedicated case manager to assist patients to resolve those issues which may limit their ability to reach their goals. Examples of such issues include:

• Transportation
• Financial
• Community referrals, e.g. home care
• Re-entering the workforce
• Social security and disability issues
• Welfare
• Couples therapy
• Family counseling&education on disability and recovery
• Referrals to senior centers/adult day care
• Utilization review with insurance company and external case managers
• Durable medical equipment

Referrals for case management assistance can be made by any of the Magee staff, or a patient or family member may directly ask for assistance.