Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center

Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Service

Prosthetics

Prosthetics supports the provision of physician consult ordered products and services to outpatients including, but not limited to: diabetic shoes, orthotics, home oxygen, durable medical equipment, automobile adaptive equipment, Home Improvement and Structural Alteration (HISA) grant support, eyeglass ordering, clothing allowance applications, and motorized device requests. Our team consists of a Supervisory Prosthetics Representative, Prosthetics Representative, Orthotist, Purchasing Agents, and a Prosthetic Clerk.

Prosthetics is located on the 2nd floor.

Rehabilitation -

Veterans interested in receiving Rehabilitation Services at our Medical Center must first determine eligibility by calling 1-877-928-2621, then press 3 for Eligibility.

Our staff is a group of very experienced professionals who add diversity to our program through many different areas of expertise to include:  

• Kinesiotherapy (exercise)
• Occupational therapy
• Physical therapy
• Recreation therapy
• Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST)

You will need a consult from your Primary Care Provider to receive these services.

Rehabilitation Program Descriptions

Kinesiotherapy (KT) 

Kinesiotherapy is the application of scientifically based exercise principles adapted to enhance the strength, endurance, and mobility of individuals with functional limitations or those requiring extended physical conditioning.

Occupational Therapy (OT)

Occupational Therapists assist patients in reestablishing their ability to carry on "life occupations" through instruction in compensatory techniques and/or adaptive devices and nurturing of life skills.

Physical Therapy (PT)

Physical Therapists are health care professionals who treat patients of all ages who have medical problems or other health related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTs also help prevent conditions associated with loss of mobility through fitness and wellness programs that achieve health and active lifestyles. PTs examine individuals and develop plans using treatment techniques that promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function and prevent disability.

Recreation Therapy (RT)

Recreation Therapists provide treatment and recreation services to persons with illnesses or disabling conditions. The purpose of treatment services are to restore, remediate, or rehabilitate with goals of improving function and independence as well as reducing or eliminating the effects of illness or disability. The purpose of recreational services is to provide recreation resources and opportunities in order to improve health and well-being.

Inpatient Treatment

Services are provided by an inter-disciplinary team of Board Certified physicians, licensed physical therapists and physical therapy assistants, registered occupational therapists, social workers, nursing, psychologists, recreational therapists and speech language pathologists.

• Amputations
• Cerebro Vascular Accidents (Stroke)
• Orthopedic Conditions
• General De-conditioning 

Therapy is provided 1 to 3 hours per day, 6 days per week with 24/7 Rehab Nursing Care

Financial Responsibility

Rehabilitation Unit is part of Service and as such, services rendered may be subject to co-payment depending on service-connection status and/or income. Your individual payment responsibility will be disclosed prior to your agreement in receiving services. In addition, if you carry private insurance, your insurance company may be billed for services.