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Home Health Physical Therapy

ATI Physical Therapy and Summit Home Health are pleased to announce a new relationship that provides in home physical therapy access, within Summit's orthopedic home health rehabilitation.

As a result of this collaboration, Summit Home Health will now assume the name of ATI Home Health, and will offer physicians and patients the unparalleled physical therapy ATI is known for, in addition to the exceptional skilled nursing care provided by Summit Home Health.

Better Physical Therapy Care Begins at Home

In the Chicago metro area, we offer skilled nursing care in patients' homes, then a smooth transition to outpatient therapy.

Simplified recovery through a continuous care approach
Doctors, nurses and therapists work together to support patients’ recovery
Experienced nurses and therapists follow a customized care plan established and reviewed regularly by a doctor
Analysis of patient outcomes and satisfaction measures to improve quality of care

Home Health - Facilitating Patient Transition from Pain to Independence

Facilitating Patient Transition from Pain to Independence

If you’re homebound following surgery, you may be a candidate for home health. When a physician certifies a patient as homebound, ATI Home Health creates a smooth transition from hospital to home to outpatient therapy. Eligibility requirements include:

Physician signs order for services
Services needed are reasonable and necessary to treat the illness or injury
Leaving home isn’t recommended because of a patient’s condition
Patient’s condition keeps him/her from leaving the home without help, such as using a
Wheelchair or walker, needing special transportation, or getting help from another person
Leaving home takes a considerable and taxing effort

Home Health - Services

Home Health Services

Nursing Services
Assessment and evaluation
Anticoagulation management
Orthopedic care
Cardiac care (CABG evaluation)
Medication administration
Wound care management
Diabetic instruction
Catheter care
Blood draws
Ostomy care

Special Services

Infusion nursing
Coumadin and wound vac certified nurses
An exclusive, customized joint replacement program developed in partnership with leading orthopedic surgeons
Other diagnosis-specific protocols, such as CABG, CHF and COPD
Language translation
Assistance with needs, such as durable medical equipment, private duty and diabetic supplies

Home Health Staff

Registered nurses, including Coumadin-certified nurses to manage anticoagulation for orthopedic patients
Physical and occupational therapists
Home health aides
Speech therapists
Social workers