Health Care Professionals for Neurological Conditions

Physiatrist

medical doctor who specializes in rehabilitation medicine; including brain injury recovery

Neurologist

medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions of the nervous system

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

health care professional who specializes in diagnosing and treating speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders.

Occupational Therapist (OT)

health care professional who specialize in diagnosing and treating physical, cognitive and sensory (vision and somatic) skills that are necessary for engagement in everyday life activities

Physical Therapist

health care professional who specialize in diagnosing and treating physical and sensory (vestibular and somatic) conditions to improve strength, flexibility, and endurance, reduce pain, and improve function

Vocational Counselor

In the rehab setting, this health care professional helps people transition back into their previous job or to a new job after a major change to their health and/or functioning.

Case manager

In the rehab setting, this health care professional coordinates the care needs of the patient and family with the health care professionals to ensure high quality and cost efficient services

Neuro-Ophthalmologist

a medical doctor who specializes in visual problems that relate to the nervous system.

Psychologist and Neuropsychologist

a psychologist who specializes in diagnosing and working with people who have brain damage as it affects cognition, emotional state, and behavior regulation

Nurse

a health care provider responsible for monitoring the overall health and functional abilities of each patient; communicates changes in health and functional ability to the medical and rehab doctor; dispenses medications and medical treatments as needed

Nursing Assistant

Provides support and care in Activities of Daily Living to patients as needed; assists the nurse in monitoring the overall health and functional abilities of each patient

Dietician

health care professional who works closely with nurses, doctors and Speech Language Pathologists to guide decisions about calorie intake and dietary restrictions that promote physical recovery; provides education to the patient regarding dietary restrictions and healthy eating habits

Music therapist

health care professional who works with clients to improve their emotional, physical, cognitive and social well-being through the use of music