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Mobile Rehab provides in-home, outpatient Physical Therapy for seniors.
Convenient
Personalized
Covered by insurance
Locally owned and operated in North Carolina since 2004
What is the difference between inpatient and outpatient physical therapy?
Inpatient physical therapy refers to physical therapy that is provided to patients who are admitted to a hospital or other medical facility for an extended period of time, typically due to a serious medical condition or injury. Inpatient physical therapy is typically provided by a team of healthcare professionals, including physical therapists, nurses, and physicians. The goal of inpatient physical therapy is to help patients regain strength and mobility, manage pain, and prevent complications during their hospital stay.
Outpatient physical therapy, on the other hand, refers to physical therapy that is provided to patients on an outpatient basis, meaning that they do not need to stay overnight in a hospital or medical facility. Outpatient physical therapy is typically provided by licensed physical therapists in a clinic, private practice, or hospital setting. The goal of outpatient physical therapy is to help patients recover from an injury or manage a chronic condition, such as arthritis or back pain. Patients typically attend multiple physical therapy sessions over a period of weeks or months, depending on their individual needs.
In summary, the main difference between inpatient and outpatient physical therapy is that inpatient physical therapy is provided to patients who require hospitalization, while outpatient physical therapy is provided to patients who can receive treatment on an outpatient basis.
What is the difference between in-home outpatient physical therapy and Home Health?
In-home outpatient physical therapy and home health physical therapy are two different types of physical therapy services that are provided to patients in their homes.
In-home outpatient physical therapy is provided by licensed physical therapists who work for outpatient clinics or private practices and bill under Medicare Part B regulations. This type of physical therapy is usually recommended for patients who are recovering from surgery, injury, or illness, but who do not require the level of care provided by a hospital or nursing home, which also provides nursing services. The physical therapist will visit the patient's home to provide treatment, and may also provide exercise programs and other interventions to help the patient recover. The goal of outpatient physical therapy is to maximize the patient’s rehabilitation potential or help them avoid further declines with maintenance therapy. Patients do not need to be homebound.
Home health physical therapy, on the other hand, is provided by licensed physical therapists who work for home health agencies under Medicare Part A regulations. This type of physical therapy is typically recommended for homebound patients who are recovering from a serious medical condition or surgery and require ongoing medical attention and support via nurses. The goal of Home Health physical therapy is to help the patient improve their mobility so they are no longer homebound and can continue physical therapy elsewhere.
Insurance companies often provide different benefits for outpatient versus home health services, so you may want to familiarize yourself with your insurance benefits if you are trying to decide which service to use. Outpatient therapists are reimbursed based on the amount of time spent with the patient. Alternatively, Home Health therapists are paid by treatment episode severity, so the therapists may not be incentivized to spend as long with the patient per visit.
Frequently asked questions
Use your insurance or pay privately
Medicare
$0 per visit
Many Medicare plans with a supplement policy will cover all of our fees.
Commercial Insurance
Same as a clinic
Pay the same copay as if you went to a clinic for therapy. We accept many major insurances and will verify your benefits before starting.
Private Pay
$120
Easy payment options available.
HOW TO GET STARTED
Contact Us by Phone, Email, or Fax
We’ll help you check your insurance benefits. You do not need to be homebound and you should not be currently receiving any other physical therapy or skilled nursing services in the home.
Schedule an Evaluation
We will match you with a therapist and have them contact you to plan a date, time and location that works best for you.
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SERVICES
Fall Prevention
We provide research-based, individualized fall prevention interventions that have been shown to greatly reduce your risk of falling and injuries, including the OTAGO fall prevention program.
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General Rehab
Avoid driving to a clinic and get the individualized care you deserve. We work with many conditions ranging from post-stroke, Parkinson’s, vertigo to rotator cuff dysfunction and much more. Contact us for details.
After Home Health
We can improve care continuity by providing in home therapy even after you have been discharged by a Home Health agency. Avoid the hassle of driving and continue to make progress towards your goals.
Strength and Conditioning
We can help you improve your strength, mobility, range of motion, or any other functional limitations that impair your daily activity.
Pain Relief
We develop individualized care plans to help manage your aches and pains through exercise and hands-on techniques.