Select Medical

Select Medical Improving Quality of Life. Based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Select Medical has over 50,000 employees throughout the United States.

The company was co-founded in 1996 by Rocco Ortenzio and Robert Ortenzio. Its parent company is Select Medical Holdings Corporation, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange as SEM. Select Medical’s family of brands include industry leaders such as the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, NovaCare, Select Physical Therapy, Kentucky Orthopedic Rehabilitation Team (KORT), Select Specialty Hospitals, and others. Select Medical also partners with national leaders in the medical field, including the Baylor Health Care System, Penn State, SSM, and others. Select Medical is a leading provider of specialized health care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. It ranks among the world’s 50 largest health care companies.

03/19/2026

Cuban born Yunior Samper Herrera survived a life threatening medical emergency and a sudden spinal cord injury that left him unable to walk. His care team at West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital paired with his determination helped Yunior rebuilt his strength, the ability to walk and, ultimately, regained his independence.

Read Yunior's story: https://bit.ly/4cD5ooP

03/18/2026

KORT Athletic Trainer Dean Geary was ready for any emergency that could happen to his students at a recent JV basketball game, what he didn't expect was the emergency to take place in the parking lot.

Dean's athletic trainer skills, preparation and quick response made the difference though when he was able to help save the bystander.

Duo Dog Kia is spreading Irish cheer at SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Bridgeton, bringing smiles, comfort and enc...
03/17/2026

Duo Dog Kia is spreading Irish cheer at SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Bridgeton, bringing smiles, comfort and encouragement to patients on their recovery journey. Who needs a four-leaf clover when you have a therapy dog this special? 💚🐾

We’re pleased to announce the DAISY regional award winners for our critical illness recovery hospitals and inpatient reh...
03/17/2026

We’re pleased to announce the DAISY regional award winners for our critical illness recovery hospitals and inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. Recognized by patients, colleagues and families for the extraordinary care they provide, these nurses are fully invested in their patients’ recoveries: https://bit.ly/3ZGNiKU

Critical Illness Recovery Hospitals DAISY Winners
Regency Hospital Springdale: Whitney Bryant
Select Specialty Hospital – Belhaven: Ashley White
Select Specialty Hospital – Durham: Arnel Febre
Select Specialty Hospital – Knoxville: Ciara Reynolds-Day
Select Specialty Hospital – Knoxville: Mary Grace Mader
Select Specialty Hospital – McKeesport: Kim Bilinsky
Select Specialty Hospital – Milwaukee West Allis: Thomas Boschuetz
Select Specialty Hospital – Pittsburgh UPMC: Michael Parson
Select Specialty Hospital – San Diego: Jennifer Amador
Select Specialty Hospital – Corewell Health Grand Rapids: Petri Peltoniemi

Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals DAISY Winners
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation – Dallas: Blessing Noumba Londo
California Rehabilitation Institute: Blandine Kanyambo
California Rehabilitation Institute: Edgar Allan Henson
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation – West Orange: Aprille Montero
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation – West Orange: Sabrina Stripeikis

To learn more about our DAISY Winners, check out the link in the comments.

DAISY Foundation

03/16/2026

If the brain had a superpower, it just might be neuroplasticity.

After a brain injury, neural connections can be damaged or lost. Fortunately, brains are resilient and can reorganize through neuroplasticity, the process of creating new neural connections to bypass damaged areas of the brain. Therapeutic activities often involve repetitive tasks and practice, which strengthen existing neural pathways or stimulate the formation of new ones.

When appropriate for a patient, robotic technology allows individuals to perform a much higher number of specific repetitive movements during a treatment session as compared to a conventional session.

More repetitive movement is accomplished through devices that propel movement. The devices include sensors that monitor, assist and provide precise support for a patient’s position and movements.

By taking advantage of the brain's potential to reorganize, individuals with brain injuries can regain lost abilities and improve their overall quality of life.

“When will my loved one be off the ventilator?”While every patient’s recovery journey is different, our goal remains the...
03/13/2026

“When will my loved one be off the ventilator?”
While every patient’s recovery journey is different, our goal remains the same for every vent-dependent patient: breathing on their own with as much function as possible. Behind every successful ventilator liberation is a coordinated plan rooted in expertise and compassion.

Steps our nationally recognized respiratory care teams take to liberate a patient from a ventilator:
1. Decrease vent support as manageable and then slowly increase time off the ventilator.
2. Evaluate the ability to use a speaking valve to help restore communication.
3. Work with physical and occupational therapy teams to regain strength and independence with everyday activities

Delirium is more common than many realize. Two out of three post-ICU patients experience it, and older adults are also a...
03/12/2026

Delirium is more common than many realize. Two out of three post-ICU patients experience it, and older adults are also at higher risk. Because delirium doesn’t appear on CT or MRI scans, families are often the first to notice when something isn’t quite right. The earlier delirium is diagnosed and treated, the better the chances for recovery.

💜 On World Delirium Day, we’re raising awareness to help loved ones spot the signs early.

03/11/2026

From a little leak with a laugh, cough or sneeze, to back pain, intimacy issues, cancer, pregnancy or postpartum, you are not the only one dealing with pelvic health problems. It’s common, but you don’t have to just live with it.

Read our latest blog to learn how pelvic health therapy can help, what to expect at your appointments and how you can discreetly get your treatment in while saving time. Link in comments.

When someone is recovering from a stroke, brain injury or other serious illness, even something as simple as chewing can...
03/11/2026

When someone is recovering from a stroke, brain injury or other serious illness, even something as simple as chewing can be a major challenge. That’s where our dietitians step in.

Our dietitians use transitional foods — foods that melt or soften easily — to help patients safely relearn chewing and swallowing skills. These small bites have big impacts like renewed confidence at mealtimes, greater independence and returned joy to eating.

On Dietitian Day, we celebrate the experts who turn nourishment into healing on the path to recovery.

Life after a brain injury is different for each person depending on the severity of the injury. At least 2.8 million Ame...
03/10/2026

Life after a brain injury is different for each person depending on the severity of the injury.

At least 2.8 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury annually, according to the Brain Injury Association of America.

Across our hospital network, we support patients through every stage of brain injury recovery—from critical illness and inpatient rehabilitation to neuro transitional care and outpatient therapy.

Hiss. Click. Hiss. It’s the rhythmic sound of a ventilator supporting someone who is unable breathe on their own. Our re...
03/09/2026

Hiss. Click. Hiss.

It’s the rhythmic sound of a ventilator supporting someone who is unable breathe on their own. Our respiratory experts are national leaders in pulmonary rehabilitation, every day successfully helping patients strengthen the muscles they need to breathe on their own again. What is pulmonary rehabilitation?

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a medical program that strengthens lung function for people with chronic or sudden respiratory illness.

We’re taking time to honor the vital role respiratory therapy plays in recovery. Last year, our critical illness recovery hospitals cared for more than 10,000 ventilator-dependent patients, with two-thirds successfully liberating from the ventilator.

During National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week, we recognize the multidisciplinary roles that make these recoveries possible — transforming that rhythmic hiss into something more powerful: a patient’s first breath on their own.

Only 16 centers in the nation are designated as Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model Systems. We are proud that Baylor Sco...
03/06/2026

Only 16 centers in the nation are designated as Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model Systems. We are proud that Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation are among them.

A Model Systems designation from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) recognizes institutions for exceptional clinical care and leadership in advancing traumatic brain injury research.

TBI Model Systems deliver coordinated rehabilitation across the full continuum of care and follow patients long-term to better understand recovery. They conduct innovative studies that drive new treatments and collaborate with other model systems nationwide on multi-site research. This informs the future of brain injury care and contributes outcomes data to national databases. The TBI Model Systems help set best practices and improve long-term quality of life for people living with brain injury.

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