Star Icon Program of- Jewish Family Service Association (JFSA)
Under the direction of a physician, JFSA provides medically prescribed skilled home health care and treatment which includes nursing, and physical, occupational and speech therapies.
Laura Dales, Executive Director
NURSING
JFSA registered nurses work with clients and their physicians to develop individualized plans of care. The nurse assesses clients and provides routine nursing visits and treatments for a variety of complex and chronic medical conditions, wound care, medical and medication education, and caregiver training.
PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY
All JFSA therapy services are client focused and goal-oriented. Physical therapists collaborate with clients to develop a therapeutic exercise program and build overall strength, mobility and endurance. Occupational therapists design client-specific treatments that emphasis fine motor skills and improved function. Speech therapists work to prevent, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication and swallowing disorders.
MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKERS
Medical social workers provide counseling and referrals to community resources for individuals adjusting to life with an illness or injury.
