During Your Stay - New York Presbyterian Hospital

For Your Care_ 7Physical TherapistsPhysical therapists assess your physical and functional needs and provide you with exercises andprograms to help you regain strength, restore your mobility, and improve your ability to do home andwork activities in preparation for discharge.My Physical Therapist is:_______________________________________________________________Occupational TherapistsOccupational therapists provide therapy designed to help improve your ability to carry out activitiesof daily living, such as dressing, bathing, and grooming, following your discharge.My Occupational Therapist is:___________________________________________________________Speech TherapistsSpeech therapists assist patients who may need help in regaining or improving speech andcommunication skills.My Speech Therapist is:_______________________________________________________________Respiratory TherapistsRespiratory therapists provide care to patients who need assistance with breathing difficulties.My Respiratory Therapist is:____________________________________________________________Environmental Services Workers (Housekeepers)Environmental services workers are responsible for providing a clean and safe environment forpatients and staff, including cleaning your room every day. If you need assistance, please call(212) 932-6054.My Environmental Services Worker is:____________________________________________________Patient EscortsPatient escorts are staff members who transport you to and from tests and procedures in theHospital. They see that you get to and from your destination safely.VolunteersVolunteers provide vital assistance to our patients, families, and health care professionals.Throughout the Hospital, they can be found lending a helping hand with a wide range of tasks andactivities. You may meet volunteers on the unit and in the waiting areas.