Hackensack Meridian Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Ocean University Medical Center
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Hackensack Meridian Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Ocean University Medical Center is your trusted partner on the path to recovery. The 40-bed acute rehabilitation hospital is conveniently located in Brick, New Jersey. We are one of the region’s premier rehabilitation hospitals, fully accredited by the Joint Commission and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.
Our mission is to restore you to your highest level of performance. As a vital part of the nationally recognized Hackensack Meridian Health network, our institute combines clinical excellence with compassionate, personalized care. Our expert team of physicians, therapists, and nurses specializes in treating a wide range of conditions, from stroke and brain injuries to complex orthopedic and neurological disorders. We leverage state-of-the-art technology and evidence-based therapies to create a customized treatment plan tailored to your unique goals.
Whether you are recovering from a recent surgery, injury, or illness, trust our dedicated team to provide the intensive, specialized care you need to rebuild your strength and confidence.
Hours of Operation
- Inpatient: 24/7 daily
- Outpatient: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday
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- Patient and Visitor Information
- COVID-19 Visitor Restrictions
- CARF Accreditation
- Billing and Insurance
- Classes and Events
- Donate
Key Phone Numbers
- Main phone (inpatient rehabilitation): 732-836-4500
- Outpatient physical medicine and rehabilitation physician practice: 732-836-4504
- Outpatient rehabilitation (physical, occupational and speech language therapy): 732-836-4640
- Prosthetic and Orthotic Lab: 732-836-4511
About Us
Hackensack Meridian Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Ocean University Medical Center is your trusted partner on the path to recovery. The 40-bed acute rehabilitation hospital is conveniently located in Brick, New Jersey. We are one of the region’s premier rehabilitation hospitals, fully accredited by the Joint Commission and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.
Our mission is to restore you to your highest level of performance. As a vital part of the nationally recognized Hackensack Meridian Health network, our institute combines clinical excellence with compassionate, personalized care. Our expert team of physicians, therapists, and nurses specializes in treating a wide range of conditions, from stroke and brain injuries to complex orthopedic and neurological disorders. We leverage state-of-the-art technology and evidence-based therapies to create a customized treatment plan tailored to your unique goals.
Whether you are recovering from a recent surgery, injury, or illness, trust our dedicated team to provide the intensive, specialized care you need to rebuild your strength and confidence.
Hours of Operation
- Inpatient: 24/7 daily
- Outpatient: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Quick Links and Phone Numbers
Quick Links
- Patient and Visitor Information
- COVID-19 Visitor Restrictions
- CARF Accreditation
- Billing and Insurance
- Classes and Events
- Donate
Key Phone Numbers
- Main phone (inpatient rehabilitation): 732-836-4500
- Outpatient physical medicine and rehabilitation physician practice: 732-836-4504
- Outpatient rehabilitation (physical, occupational and speech language therapy): 732-836-4640
- Prosthetic and Orthotic Lab: 732-836-4511
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Why Choose Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Ocean University Medical Center
Choosing the right rehabilitation facility is a critical step in your recovery. Here’s why patients and families trust the Johnson Rehabilitation Institute:
Nationally Recognized Excellence
Nationally certified for quality treatment and care. Our rehabilitation facility is licensed by the State of New Jersey and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and Joint Commission, meaning we’ve met rigorous quality standards in all areas of our operations and patient care. Based on the last inpatient CARF triennial (recurring every three-years) accreditation in 2020, our Institute was awarded accreditation in the following:
- Inpatient Rehabilitation Adult Program
- Inpatient Rehabilitation Adult Brain Injury Specialty Program
- Inpatient Rehabilitation Adult Stroke Specialty Program
Patient Experience
New Jersey’s Most Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services. We are unique for providing the full spectrum of adult rehabilitation services under one roof — from inpatient to outpatient care.
Expert, Multidisciplinary Team
Our team includes board-certified physiatrists (rehabilitation physicians), specialized therapists, rehabilitation nurses, and support staff who work together to manage your care plan.
State-of-the-Art Facility
Our institute is equipped with modern therapeutic technology and equipment designed to accelerate your recovery and help you achieve the best possible results.
Learn About Our Rehabilitation Technology
- Zero G: Robotic body support training device for gait and balance
- Bioness Integrated Therapy System (B.I.T.S): Interactive software program incorporated in therapy to enhance visual scanning, eye-hand coordination, visual and auditory sequencing, memory recall, problem-solving and reaction time.
- SAEBO FLEX: Comprehensive upper extremity program designed to help with recovery of arm function following neurological injury.
- Vital Stim Plus: A non-invasive electrical device that speech language pathologists use to improve swallowing.
- Visi-Pitch: Provides real time visual biofeedback and auditory feedback to improve voice and speech/sound production skills.
- UltraMIST: Therapy ultrasound technology used to promote wound healing
- RAPAEL Smart Glove: Uses sensor technology to capture wrist and finger movement while providing a virtual reality experience to improve activities of daily living and upper extremity function.
Rehab Team and Physicians
Board certifications in:
- Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurses (CRRN)
- Certified Case Managers (CCM)
- Work closely with team to teach patients adaptive leisure skills
- Assess nutritional needs, develop and implement nutrition programs, and evaluate and report the results. They also confer with doctors and other health care professionals to coordinate medical and nutritional needs.
- Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialists (CSRS)
- Certified Brain Injury Specialists (CBIS)
- Vestibular Certifications from Emory University and American Institute of Balance
- Certified Manual Therapists
- NDT/C (Neuro-Developmental Treatment)
- CPI Certified (Crisis Prevention Institute)
- SAEBO certification
- PWR/WELLNESS Certification
- Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialists (CSRS)
- Certified Brain Injury Specialists (CBIS)
- LSVT for Parkinson’s disease
- Vestibular Certifications from Emory University and American Institute of Balance
- Neurological Clinical Specialist, Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy
- Geriatric Clinical Specialist, Academy of Geriatric Physical therapy
- NDT/C (Neuro-Developmental Treatment)
- CPI Certified (Crisis Prevention Institute)
- PWR/WELLNESS Certification
- Evaluate, treat and care for those with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. Practicing under the direction of a physician, respiratory therapists consult with physicians and other health care staff to help develop and modify patient care plans.
- LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
- Certified Brain Injury Specialists (CBIS)
- MacNeil Swallowing Protocol
- Vital Stim certifications
- LSVT for Parkinson’s disease
- CPI Certified (Crisis Prevention Institute)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Patients should bring the following information when registering for an appointment or hospital stay:
- Advance Directive
- Copay or deductible
- Driver’s license
- Insurance Card
- Medicare/Medicaid card
- Name and Social Security Number of the insured
- POLST
- Referral forms from your physician (if required by your insurance carrier)
- Referral/Order Guidelines
- Worker’s compensation information (if applicable)
For outpatient services, please use the parking lot near the entrance of our Institute or use our valet services.
For inpatient services, please park in the parking garage located by the main Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center entrance.
We update our hospital visitation every Wednesday, based upon the risk of COVID-19 spread, the number of COVID-19 patients, hospital staffing and equipment levels.
The Johnson Rehabilitation Institute Ocean University Medical Center Outpatient Department hosts the following support groups for patients and their families:
- Amputee
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinsons
- Stroke
