Rehabilitation Services
Mission Statement
The Rehabilitation Services Department at Hutcheson Medical Center is committed to providing high quality compassionate care to all of our patients. Our goal is to initiate the recovery process and to facilitate our patient's return to their highest level of mobility and function in a timely manner.
About Us
The only facility of its kind in the area, Hutcheson Rehabilitation is committed to being the community leader in offering a comprehensive array of rehabilitation and diagnostic services which include:
- Physical Therapy

- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Cardiac Rehab
- Cancer Well-fit
- Wound Care
Our settings of care:
Rehabilitation Services has been providing quality patient care to those within our community for over twenty-five years. Many of our therapists hold advanced degrees and they strive to provide excellent care through continued commitment to their patients.
Outpatient Rehab Services
Our Goal is to work closely with physicians to enhance the quality of health care through ensuring evidenced based practice for their patients. Each clinic concentrates on improving patient function through active participation, rather than through passive modality application. Our hands-on and friendly staff provides the personal attention to enhance each patient’s recovery. Hutcheson is committed to providing you with high-quality rehabilitation close to home. We offer a network of community-based rehabilitation clinics to provide efficient, convenient services to the North Georgia area.
Clinics locations:
- Fort Oglethorpe
- LaFayette
- Trenton
For a map of our clinic locations please click here 
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapists use thorough evaluations, targeted exercises, and state of the art equipment to discover the exact origin of your complaints and safely address the actual cause of your problems. Our staff helps patients achieve their highest level of function in a safe and timely manner. We offer treatment of musculoskeletal and neurological dysfunction, including pre- and post-surgical orthopedics, congenital disorders and sports injuries.
Wound Care
Our physical therapists also offer evaluation and treatment of various wounds including Diabetic Ulcers, Venous Stasis, Burns, Cellulitis, Post Surgical and other wounds at all 3 of our outpatient clinics. Treatment could include whirlpool, debridement, compression bandaging/stockings and/or progressive wound dressings.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapists have particular training in helping people modify their activities and surroundings to achieve the most active and independent lifestyle possible. At Hutcheson, occupational therapists provide therapy to those with injuries and medical conditions relating to the hand and upper extremity. We develop an individualized therapy program for each patient, and together we work to gain the maximum functional recovery for our patients. Their goal is to help these individuals achieve their highest level of independence with daily tasks.
Our Occupational Therapy Services Include:
- Hand Therapy
- Custom Splinting
- Energy Conservation Strategies
- Ergonomic Training
- Specialized Rehabilitation
- Occupational Wellness
Speech Therapy
Our Speech Pathology Department offers evaluation and treatment for:
- Speech

- Language
- Cognitive
- Swallowing Disorders
We offer Modified Barium Swallow Studies and our clinicians are Vital Stim Certified.
Cardiac Rehab
Cardiac Rehab offers recovery to an active lifestyle for those who have heart disease or have experienced a heart procedure. One of the best steps you can take to improve your recovery and aid in prevention of heart problems is to participate in a Phase II telemetry program. Our goal is to provide heart healthy education and physical rehabilitation so that the patient can resume normal work and life activities.
Our cardiac rehab staff is trained to help people with heart disease reach and maintain the highest possible levels of physical and mental performance. Your team will include:
- Doctors

- Nurses
- Exercise Physiologists
- Paramedics
- Dieticians
Appropriate diagnoses for Phase II Cardiac Rehab are:
- Stable Angina Pectoris—Chest Pain
- Myocardial Infarction within 12 months
- S/P Coronary Bypass Surgery
- PTCA
- Stent Placement
- Heart Valve Replacement or Repair
Phase III Cardiac Rehab is also offered at our facilities for those individuals who wish to maintain their level of recovery.
Cancer Well-fit
The Cancer Well-fit program is structured and supportive of the patient’s recovery process. Although in a class format, the exercise protocols are individualized for each participant.
Lymphedema Therapy is available for this patient population who suffers from an unusual accumulation of lymph fluid in the tissues of the skin that causes swelling of a body part. The only effective treatment for lymphedema is Complete Decongestive Therapy.
Click here for more information about our Cancer Well-fit Program
Registration and Patient Information
Physical / Occupational / Speech / Wound Care Patients 
Cardiac Rehab Patients 
How to Contact
Hutcheson Rehabilitation
Hutcheson Medical Center
100 Gross Crescent Circle
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30728
Phone: 706.858.2233
Fax: 706.858.2059
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