Inpatient Rehabilitation
Children who need intensive rehabilitation therapies and around-the-clock medical attention may be admitted to the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Our multidisciplinary team is committed to providing comprehensive rehabilitation services so every patient can achieve their greatest potential in function and self-sufficiency.
Our unit serves children and adolescents with brain and spinal cord injuries, neurological and congenital disorders, as well as orthopedic, traumatic, cardiac and pulmonary conditions. The unit is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services that helps rehab providers optimize care and enhance the lives of patients served.
How we serve you
Inpatient Rehabilitation provides a range of services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including medical services, diagnostic imaging, laboratory and pharmacy services, and support services like nutrition, case management, wound care and orthotics. Our teams strive to give your child personalized care while building strong relationships to support your family.
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Audiology Department -
Oncology -
Child Life Services -
Pet Therapy Program -
Hospital School Program -
Integrative Health Program -
Neuropsychology and Assessment Service -
Neurosurgery -
Occupational Therapy Services -
Orthopedic Center -
Proton Therapy Center -
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation -
Physical Therapy Department -
Psychology Services -
Radiology -
Respiratory Therapy and Home Medical Equipment Services -
Social Work -
Speech-Language Pathology Department
Conditions we treat
We offer individualized, patient-centered care for pediatric patients in need of intensive rehabilitation, including the following:
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Acute spinal cord injury in children - Cardiac/pulmonary conditions
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Cerebral palsy - Debility related to significant medical illness
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Epilepsy in children - Neurologic disorders
- Orthopedic conditions
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Pediatric Brain Tumors -
Pediatric stroke - Traumatic and non-traumatic brain injuries
- Traumatic and non-traumatic spinal cord injuries
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Trauma-related spine conditions
Meet our team
Rehabilitation physicians, nurses, along with physical and occupational therapists, provide individualized, patient-centered care for youth in our Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit.
Our location
Our 18-bed Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit is in the Seashore House on our Philadelphia campus.
Our research
CHOP staff are actively investigating ways to improve care and outcomes for patients undergoing acute rehabilitation.
Resources for families
We have gathered resources to give your family useful information about pediatric rehabilitation services, links to community support and additional details that may be helpful when caring for your child.
Annual Report
View our Annual Report highlighting the achievements of CHOP’s inpatient rehabilitation unit over the past fiscal year.
Our Scope of Services
Get information about services offered and admission and discharge criteria for the inpatient rehabilitation unit.
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