Republic County Hospital
2420 G. Street - Belleville, KS 66935
Phone: 785-527-2254 - Fax: 785-527-2324

Rehabilitation Services &
Frequently Asked Questions

Republic County Hospital would like to introduce you to our expanding physical and occupational speech therapy departments. Our professional and friendly staff include: Brent Martin, DPT, ATC, Holly Beavers, DPT, Dianna Snapp, CPTA, Rachel Peters, CPTA, Kay Reike, CPTA, Melissa Martin, OTR/L, Tiffany Schardt, OTR/L, and Mary Anderson, MA/CCC-SLP.

Physical Therapy

Republic County Hospital offers both inpatient and outpatient physical therapy services. Our physical therapists provide consultations, evaluations, and a variety of other treatment services, including:

• Orothopedic
      Muscle pain, strains, and sprains
      Fractures
      Post surgical Rehab.
      Total Knee, Total Hip, Total Shoulder Rehab.
      Rotator Cuff Rehab.

• Sports Medicine
      Post surgical Rehab.
      ACL Rehab.
      Patella Femoral Syndrome
      Chronic Ankle Instability
      Shoulder Instability/Shoulder Impingement

• Neurologic Rehab.
      Stroke/CVA
      Spinal cord injury
      Traumatic brain injury
      Parkinson Disease
      Multiple Sclerosis

• Occupational Medicine
      Work related injuries (See our Occupational Med. Section)
      Functional Capacity Evaluations
      Ergonomic Evaluations

• Home Safety Assessments and Home Health by contract with the Republic Co. Health Dept.

• Back and neck pain/whiplash

• Impaired posture

• Burn/Wound Care

• Peripheral Neuropathy (Anodyne®)

• Pediatric developmental delays

• Arthritis and osteoporosis

• Foot Orthotics/Prosthetics (Triumph Prosthetics and Orthotics, Precision Orthotic Design)

• Women's Health (See our Women's Health Section)

Occupational Therapy

Our occupational therapists provide services to outpatients, inpatients, acute and home health patients. We help children and adults acquire daily living skills needed to engage in meaningful activities, ranging from self-care such as dressing and feeding; to work, school, and community pursuits. Our occupational therapists also provide consultations, evaluations, and a variety of other treatment services, including:

• Neurologic Rehab.
      Stroke/CVA
      Spinal cord injury
      Traumatic brain injury
      Parkinson Disease
      Multiple Sclerosis

• Upper extremity muscle weakness

• Activities of daily living retraining

• Hand Therapy
      Carpal Tunnel
      Tendonitis/Tennis Elbow
      Fractures
      Arthritis
      Tendon Repair

• Pediatric Developmental Delay

• Cognition deficits

• Stress Management

• Energy Conservation Techniques

• Home Health by contract with the Republic Co. Health Dept.

• Fine Motor Coordination

• Training in the use of Adaptive Equipment

Speech-Language Pathology

Our speech-language pathologist, Mary Anderson, MA/CCCC-SLP, provides treatment for inpatients and outpatients at Republic County Hospital. We offer speech therapy for individuals with:

• Difficulty swallowing; diagnostic video fluoroscopic swallowing exams are available.

• Weak oral/facial muscles, imprecise articulation, or poor speech intelligibility.

• Voice problems such as hoarseness or lack of voice.

• Memory, attention, or problem solving deficits as a result of neurological impairments including age-related problems.

• Comprehension and/or expressive language deficits due to stroke, Parkinsonism, or brain injury.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What do I need to bring to my therapy appointment?
A:   1. Health insurance card (and Vehicle insurance card if involved
           in a motor vehicle accident).
       2. Prescription from your physician
       3. Depending on the diagnosis, you may want to wear loose
           fitting clothes or bring shorts and a t-shirt.

Q: I have a question regarding a therapy bill I received.
     Who do I contact?
A:    Barry Bottger at 785-527-6050

Q: Do I have a co-pay at the time of service?
A:     This will depend on the type of insurance you carry.
         We should be able to tell you by the end of your first
         appointment.

Q: Do I need to see my physician before I can receive therapy?
A:     Yes. We need a referral from your primary care or specialty
         physician prior to treating you in therapy.

Q: How long is each therapy appointment?
A:     Most appointments will last 30 to 60 minutes.

Q: How often do I have to come to therapy?
A:     The therapist will be able to tell you after your first
         appointment.

Q: What are your hours?
 A:     8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday7 through Friday.
 

Contact Us At:
Rehabilitation Department
Republic County Hospital
2420 G. Street
Belleville, KS  66935
785-527-6072.

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