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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.
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- Inpatient: 24/7 daily
- Outpatient: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday
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- 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.

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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.
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What Are the Different Types of Prostheses?

Physical vs. Occupational Therapy
According to Alexandra Fredas, PT, DPT, and Kathryn Tuazon, MS, OTR/L, experts at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, both physical and occupational therapies share similar philosophies regarding treatment and patient care - but there are differences.

Rehabilitation After a Brain Injury

