Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

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Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
Division of Select Medical Corporation
Industry Healthcare
Founded1948
FounderHenry H. Kessler, M.D.
Headquarters West Orange, New Jersey, United States
Products Specialty Healthcare Services
Parent Select Medical Corporation
Website kessler-rehab.com

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation is a division of the Select Medical Corporation that provides physical medicine and rehabilitation programs and services. There are currently three inpatient rehabilitation facilities located throughout New Jersey. On June 1, 2010, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation was awarded the Gallup Organization Great Workplace Award. The award is presented to the best performing workplaces in the world. Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation was one of only 25 recipients of the award. [1] Kessler has also been ranked among the top one percent of rehabilitation hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.

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Mission statement

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation has the following mission statement:

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Inc. provides comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs and services to optimize the health, function and quality of life for those we serve. We enhance the delivery of care and advance the field of rehabilitation through education, research and advocacy. We do so in a clinically effective and fiscally responsible manner. [2]

Locations

West Orange campus

The West Orange campus, located in West Orange, New Jersey, currently operates 152 beds and specializes in the following:

Saddle Brook campus

The Saddle Brook campus, located in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, currently operates 112 beds and specializes in the following:

Chester campus

The Chester campus, located in Chester, New Jersey, currently operates 72 beds and specializes in the following:

History

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References

  1. "Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation presented with Gallup Great Workplace Award".
  2. "About Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation".

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