Penn Medicine Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Specialty Hospital
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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.
07/28/2025
: Welcome to the newest members of GSPP Rehabilitation, the Official Therapy Provider for Penn Medicine! This group recently completed orientation at our Rittenhouse Campus and represent a number of different areas of the organization. We are thrilled to have you.
07/16/2025
👏 Congratulations to Kelsey Palmer, who received GSPP's most recent Service Excellence award.
07/14/2025
We're of Penn Medicine | Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Outpatient Therapy speech-language pathologists Erica Ferraiolo-Shearn and Alyssa Tarantino, who presented at the 2025 Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania (BIAPA) Conference in Lancaster. Erica and Alyssa presented on COVID-19, Traumatic Brain Injury and the Role of Cognitive Therapy. Well done!
07/11/2025
July is celebrated annually as Disability Pride Month, marking the momentous signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990.
One in four people in America have at least one disability, according to the CDC. These can range from disabilities impacting self-care, independence and mobility to hearing, vision and cognition.
Happy Disability Pride Month from all of us at GSPP Rehabilitation!
07/08/2025
GSPP Rehabilitation and our colleagues at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation co-sponsored the 2025 Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania (BIAPA) Conference in Lancaster. Clinical experts from both organizations attended and also participated in sharing their expertise with attendees.
GSPP's Kelsey Palmer, CTRS, MS, facilitated Adaptive Yoga: Exploring the Breath and Mind.
BIAPA is designed for professionals, survivors, family members, caregivers and volunteers. This year’s annual conference theme focused on “Celebrating an Empowered Brain Injury Community.”
07/04/2025
Happy 4th of July!
07/01/2025
ℹ️ As the Official Therapy Provider for Penn Medicine, GSPP Rehabilitation combines the clinical expertise of Penn Medicine with Good Shepherd Rehabilitation‘s century of evidence-based practices.
With nearly 1,000 employees, GSPP Rehabilitation stands connected to deliver a variety of services across 30 locations in the city and suburbs of Philadelphia and parts of New Jersey, including:
🏥 Penn Medicine Rehabilitation, an inpatient rehabilitation unit of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, featuring 58 beds for inpatient rehabilitation inside Penn Medicine Rittenhouse.
🏃 Penn Medicine | Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Outpatient Therapy, providing physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech-language pathology at more than 20 locations in the PHL and NJ (formerly known as Good Shepherd Penn Partners | Penn Therapy & Fitness).
🏥 Penn Medicine | Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital, an 18-bed long-term acute care hospital located inside Penn Medicine Rittenhouse (formerly known as Specialty Hospital at Rittenhouse).
Penn Medicine x Good Shepherd Rehabilitation
06/26/2025
We recently had the pleasure of welcoming a new group of GSPP Rehabilitation team members.
06/25/2025
📣 NEWS! Penn Medicine | Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Outpatient Therapy at University City has expanded by 3,200 square feet, providing more space and enhanced, person-centered care.
Penn Medicine | Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Outpatient Therapy is an outpatient service of GSPP Rehabilitation, Official Therapy Provider for Penn Medicine. Located inside Penn Medicine’s University City medical facility, the expansion at 3737 Market Street in Philadelphia allows us to provide:
✋ Dedicated gym and treatment area for hand therapy
🚪 Larger, private rooms for lymphedema therapy
🪑 New 3rd floor check-in area specifically for hand and lymphedema therapy
⚕️ Same specialized care you have come to expect — just in a bigger space
We'll continue providing patients with leading-edge outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy services.
To make an appointment at University City, call 215-349-5585.
Penn Medicine Running Program Director Dr. John Vasudevan (right) and GSPP Running Program Physical Therapist Rich DiGiacomo (left) represented both organizations at the Philadelphia Distance Run “Bridge Run,” a fundraising event for Students Run Philly Style.
As the Medical Staff Provider of the Philadelphia Distance Run, GSPP Rehabilitation and the running program supports the running community in Philly. And we are always here for your therapy needs to keep you running healthy!
Students Run Philly Style
Philadelphia Distance Run
Penn Medicine
06/13/2025
🕶️ Spruce got in the summer spirit with a Hawaiian-shirt theme.
Clarence, Kira and Zach show off those summer vibes.
06/11/2025
Recovery from a spinal cord injury (SCI) is unique. Each injury is different and is based on the location and extent of damage to the spinal cord.
To accomplish full potential following an SCI, all aspects of your physical and emotional well-being must be considered.
Learn more as part of Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month.
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All aspects of your physical and emotional well-being must be considered after a spinal cord injury. Rehabilitation with a specialized team is so important.
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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.
