Penn Medicine Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Specialty Hospital
It is often a stressful and confusing time, as patients look ahead on the road to recovery, unsure of the path they will need to take to regain their health.
Patients admitted to Penn Medicine | Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Specialty Hospital, a long-term acute care hospital (LTACH), come from all walks of life and may be managing a wide range of medical conditions. Patients admitted to the Penn Medicine | Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Specialty Hospital, a long term acute care hospital (LTACH) come from all walks of life, and may be experiencing a wide variety of medical conditions.
03/04/2026
We are just under three weeks away from our Annual Mind Your Brain Conference. We are excited to once again offer this event for free including a boxed lunch to all of our attendees. We started this conference a decade ago in order to provide a place for TBI survivors to connect, learn and find resources. Each year, we are thrilled to see it continue providing that to our TBI community. From featured speakers, to resources we have it. A big thank you to our partners at Penn Medicine for hosting us and our friends at GSPP Rehabilitation for helping each year to make this event a great success. You can register here: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1587/gid2/16/interior.aspx?sid=1587&gid=2&pgid=50076&cid=100909
03/03/2026
March is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month. MS affects the communication between the brain and body, leading to symptoms like fatigue, muscle weakness, vision issues and balance challenges. While there is no cure, advancements in treatments and rehabilitation have made it possible to better manage the disease and improve quality of life for those living with MS. Targeted rehabilitation, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy, can help alleviate these symptoms and improve overall well-being.
Today and every day we stand with and recognize survivors and those who support them. 💚
02/27/2026
During the Winter Olympics, GSPP's Penn Medicine Rehabilitation team at Rittenhouse held a friendly, creative competition, with Team Peru taking home Gold! 🥇
In addition to employee competition, the team organized a patient Olympics, which had a profound impact on the patient athletes who participated. Patients cheered each other on and played fairly. Therapists adapted games to make it an all-inclusive event.
Huge round of applause to committee members for putting in the hard work to referee games and serving as the brains behind the activities. 👏
02/25/2026
We can't wait for Mind Your Brain @ Penn Medicine 2026.
GSPP Rehabilitation is proud to serve as Presenting Sponsor of the March 21 conference, which is free to attend. Join us and several of GSPP's clinical experts who will be presenting on a variety of brain injury topics.
Mind Your Brain Foundation's conferences bring together traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors, families, friends and caregivers to share research, therapies, insights and information with attendees. The conferences also provide networking opportunities for survivors to connect and share their personal journeys with one another.
ALL Penn Medicine | Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Outpatient Therapy locations are CLOSED on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.
If you had an appointment for Outpatient Therapy for Feb. 23, please call 1-877-969-7342 to reschedule.
02/20/2026
A special Thank you to three student members of the Technology Student Association (TSA) at Welsh Valley Middle School who came to GSPP's Rittenhouse location for the next important step in their community service project.
To help improve literacy in their community, the students organized a book drive at their school, rallying classmates, teachers and families around a shared goal. Their efforts resulted in the collection of more than 3,000 books for BookSmiles, a non-profit organization that distributes books to promote childhood literacy.
But that was only the first step. The students next set their sights on installing a Little Free Library to further improve access to books for everyone in our community.
That’s where partnership made the difference.
GSPP Rehabilitation's Facilities team, led by Associate Hospital Executive Director Derrick Campbell, stepped in to design and construct a permanent Little Free Library outside Rittenhouse, 1800 Lombard Street. When the students visited in February, they worked alongside our team to paint and personalize the structure. It transformed into a welcoming, vibrant space where neighbors can take a book, leave a book and share the joy of reading.
The library now stands outside our building at 18th and South Street and serves as more than a wooden structure. It represents student leadership, community collaboration and the meaningful impact we can make when we work together.
It’s a reminder that improving the health of our community goes beyond our walls and that sometimes, it starts with something as simple and powerful as a book.
Thank you to all who supported this important project.
02/19/2026
Christina Pettet, PT, DPT, NCS, a physical therapist at Penn Medicine | Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Outpatient Therapy's Radnor location, is the first to be recognized through GSPP's new Scholarly Spotlight.
At the 2025 Scottsdale Headache Symposium, Christina, as returning presenter, helped clinicians strengthen an often-overlooked component of headache care: the physical examination. Her session, “A Master Class in Physical Exam Skills for the Headache Provider: Evaluating Co-Occurring Conditions,” brought together providers from multiple disciplines for a practical, hands-on exploration of assessment techniques.
The session's goal was simple and impactful: to help headache providers better identify when musculoskeletal factors may be contributing to symptoms and recognize when physical therapy should be part of a comprehensive care plan.
Through her continued scholarly engagement, Christina’s work supports more comprehensive evaluations and, ultimately, better outcomes for patients.
“I hope it encourages multidisciplinary thinking and expands how we approach headache care,” Christina said.
Her simple advice to colleagues considering scholarly work?
“Just sign up and keep practicing,” she said.
02/09/2026
Congratulations to Lauren Jacobs, a speech-language pathologist on GSPP Rehabilitation's Acute Therapy Team at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, on being named a Penn Medicine Presby Star winner! GSPP Rehabilitation is the official therapy provider for Penn Medicine.
Lauren was nominated by a colleague for the incredible care and thoughtfulness she brings to her work.
Well done, Lauren! 👏
02/06/2026
Spruce team members joined their Penn Medicine colleagues in wearing red Feb. 6, bringing support and added awareness of cardiovascular disease in women. ❤️
02/05/2026
Welcome to GSPP Rehabilitation, new hires! 👏
02/04/2026
Physical therapist Colton Arizini, PT, DPT, of Penn Medicine | Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Outpatient Therapy - Conshohocken delivered a fall-prevention lecture recently at the Plymouth Township Parks & Recreation - Greater Plymouth Community Center titled "Stay Steady, Stay Strong: Preventing Falls as We Age."
Colton provided practical tips and clear explanations, promoting safety awareness within the community.
07/19/2022
Inpatient Visitor Restrictions in Place
Patients at Good Shepherd Penn Partners Specialty Hospital (LTACH) and the Penn Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine, a unit of the Hospital of the University of Penn (HUP) located at Rittenhouse, can have two healthy (i.e. no fever or other signs of illness) visitors (aged 12 or over) at a time. Patients may have up to two family caregivers present for family meetings and goals of care/end of life discussions.
At this time, patients with COVID-19 may not have in person visitors. Accommodations will be made for virtual visitation. Exceptions will be permitted for patients with special circumstances (such as long length of stay) and for patients at end-of life. Approved visitors will receive information about risk of infection and will be asked to put on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (gown, gloves, medical mask, and eye protection/face shield). Unit staff will show you how to put on/remove PPE to ensure your safety and reduce the risk of viral spread to others.
Visitation Hours:
Specialty Hospital (LTACH): Between the hours of 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Penn Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine (PIRM): Between the hours of 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Address
1800 Lombard Street Floor 5 Philadelphia, PA 19146
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Patients admitted to the Specialty Hospital at Rittenhouse, a long term acute care hospital (LTACH) come from all walks of life, and may be experiencing a wide variety of medical conditions. It is often a stressful and confusing time, as patients look ahead on the road to recovery, unsure of the path they will need to take to regain their health.
Our continuum of care ensures that your needs are managed around-the-clock by a team of medical professionals including:
Case managers
Consulting physicians with a variety of specialties such as: pulmonologists, nephrologists, infectious diseases
Dietitians
Internal medicine physicians
Nurses
Nurse practitioners
Pharmacists
Physician assistants
Physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists
Respiratory therapists
Wound care nurse specialists
We act as a bridge to other services and therapies, helping you improve strength and health as you prepare for the road ahead. At the Specialty Hospital at Rittenhouse, we are committed to helping you meet and overcome those challenges in long term acute care.
To achieve this, we maintain high standards of both medical care and comfort, including:
Around-the-clock on-site medical coverage
Collaborative communication with your preferred physicians
In-depth pre-admission consultation to provide a seamless transition of care
Outstanding therapy for individualized medical rehabilitation
Spacious private rooms 19-bed intimate unit
Our partnership with Penn Medicine ensures seamless access to your medical history through Penn’s electronic medical record. Our clinicians also reach out on a routine basis to discuss your medical needs to providers involved in your care, whether they are within Penn Medicine or other health systems.
