Admission to Rehabilitation

Criteria for Admission

Functional need - an adolescent or adult that needs at least 2 therapies (ADLs, mobility, cognition, etc.) and has the ability to participate and improve in an intense, comprehensive multi-disciplinary program.

Hospital stay - not required; can be admitted from home or MD office.

Therapy intensity - at least 3 hours a day for 5 days, or 15 hours in 7 days (Medicare patients have up to 10 days to meet this criteria).

Trial period - up to 10-day trial may be initiated, if patient does not meet requirements the physician may recommend TCU or LTC.

Age limits - 12 years of age and older (may consider younger than 12 years old on a case by case basis).

Referral and Admission Procedures:

  • A referral can be made by calling the Intake Coordinator at 208-239-1839.
  • Our Intake Coordinator will screen all individuals referred to the program, regardless of referral source, for possible acceptance and placement within the program.
  • Following the initial screen, our Physiatrists will review the patient information and medical records to determine if the individual is appropriate for our program.
  • Physicians, hospital personnel, reimbursement agencies, individuals or their families, and governmental and/or private agencies serving persons with disabilities may make referrals to our Rehabilitation Unit.

Portneuf Rehabilitation

527 Memorial Drive, Pocatello
(208) 239-1836
or (208) 239-1000