My dad is unable to walk or move his left arm because of a stroke. He has been in the hospital (bedridden) for 3 weeks. The hospital is waiting for an open rehab bed to transfer him. Is it possible for me to hire my own P/T to work with my Dad in the hospital while we wait for a rehab bed to become available?
This is a question for the DON. Drs are usually not around to ask questions. Is Dad getting any PT, OT while there? Can you bring someone in? I will be surprised if they say yes. Hospitals don't usually allow agencys that do not have privileges to come in. They have to pay for those privileges. Then there is... will Medicare cover it.
As the other writers had mentioned, curious why the hospital isn't using their own physical therapist? Could it be that your Dad is refusing their sessions?
Have you spoken to the hospitalist about ordering PT?