Rehabilitation in New Jersey

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Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy

JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is nationally-ranked as a Top Rehabilitation Hospital in the Country by U.S. News & World Report. With groundbreaking clinical trials, the experts at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute are implementing research in stroke rehabilitation poised to change the way care for stroke patients.

We are unique for providing the full spectrum of adult and pediatric rehabilitation services under one roof — from inpatient to outpatient care. We treat thousands of children and adults each year on an outpatient and short-term basis.

Rehabilitation Specialties and Settings

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Rehabilitation Doctors
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Rehab in the News
Johnson Rehabilitation Institute in the News
Learn about the exciting developments and achievements of our patients and team members at our various rehab locations.
HMH JFK JRI leadership and physicians with Tracey Morgan
Tracy Morgan Visits JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
Morgan Continues to Highlight Rehabilitation Nursing with ‘Tracy Morgan Award for Rehabilitation Nursing Excellence’

Why Choose Hackensack Meridian Health for Rehabilitation Services

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Why Choose Hackensack Meridian Health Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy
Discover why Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is a nationally ranked leader in rehabilitation and physical therapy.
HMH is CARF Accredited
CARF Accredited Rehabilitation Programs
Learn more about our programs and services that meet patient-focused, state-of-the-art national standards of performance that were developed with the involvement and input of consumers.

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Patient Success Stories
Giannina Feliciano sits and smiles at her Hackensack Meridian Health care team.
Continuity of Care Helps Woman Regain Strength After Spinal Cord Injury
After a paralyzing spinal cord injury, continuous, personal care from experts at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute got Giannina her independence back.
Kajal Patel
Individualized Approach to Rehabilitation
“The therapists were so amazing that I looked forward to going. They understood what I was going through on another level. They nudged me just enough to get back into my life. It was exactly what I needed.”
Malachi Gaddy working on physical therapy at the JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute.
Unique Brain Injury Rehab Program Delivers Recovery ‘Miracle’
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute’s brain injury program helps 19-year-old Malachi Gaddy regain independence after sustaining life-threatening injuries.

Rehabilitation Innovations

Rehabilitation physicians at Hackensack Meridian Health are on the cutting edge of research and innovation. See what they've been up to with some of our recent articles:


Frequently Asked Questions

Patient Resources
back pain
How to Know When Back Pain is Muscular
Understand back pain? Dr. Van Dien explains muscular causes, symptoms, and treatment. JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute offers care. Call 800-822-8905.
brain injury recovery
4 Steps to Recovery After a Brain Injury
Recover from a brain injury. Dr. Greiss offers 4 steps to recovery and support at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute. Call 800-822-8905.
physical therapy
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 Covid
Rehab in the Times of COVID-19
Rehab during COVID-19: JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute offers safe, effective care. Learn expert advice for continued progress. Get support today.