Penn Medicine Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Specialty Hospital

07/23/2026

Welcoming new team members to GSPP Rehabilitation at orientation!

07/21/2026

Happy Disability Pride Month from all of us at GSPP Rehabilitation!

07/20/2026

⚽GOOOOAAAAALLLLLLLLL!

In honor of the World Cup's memorable run this summer, GSPP's Penn Medicine Rehabilitation recreation therapy held a Rehab Soccer Tournament at Rittenhouse for patients and staff.

Participants tested their soccer skills by taking shots at all eight goals, which were "guarded" by professional soccer players.

The competition heated up when participants requested a speed round. With just one minute on the clock, staff raced to retrieve deflected balls and line up their next shots, making for an exciting finish.

Congratulations to all participants and a huge round of applause to the team for putting together this memorable event! 👏

07/06/2026

Look who just turned 2! Happy Birthday to Helia, GSPP's facility dog. 🐾 🎂

07/03/2026

Congratulations to our Penn Medicine | Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Outpatient Therapy team Located in the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for being our recent Patient Experience Award recipient!

Every quarter, our GSPP Rehabilitation Patient Experience Leadership Team celebrates teams that go above and beyond to create great experiences for our patients, with a special focus on innovation, service, and teamwork.

Way to go!

07/02/2026

GSPP's own Justin Shaginaw PT, DPT, LAT, ATC, a physical therapist and former athletic trainer for the U.S. men's soccer team, chatted with the Washington Post about a new way to treat sprains and strains.

If you think you need rest, ice and ibuprofen, think again.

06/29/2026

We're so happy to welcome our newest members of the GSPP Rehabilitation team!

06/25/2026

GSPP Rehabilitation and Penn Medicine PM&R colleagues gathered at Rittenhouse for Research Day 2026 to celebrate the power of research, scholarly work and evidence-based rehabilitation care. The event featured more than 20 posters, and over 100 attendees enjoyed an insightful keynote from Heidi Prather, DO.

06/23/2026

GSPP Rehabilitation's inpatient rehabilitation facility and long-term acute care hospital launched a Mobility Champion team of registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, therapists, and therapy aides to engage frontline clinicians and combine efforts collaboratively. Each champion serves as a peer mentor and change agent by using advanced knowledge, skills, and strategies to improve patient outcomes and reduce harm, focusing on one of three areas: safe patient handling and early mobility, pressure injury prevention, and fall reduction ’s inpatient rehabilitation facility and long-term acute care hospital launched a Mobility Champion team of registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, therapists, and therapy aides to engage frontline clinicians and combine efforts collaboratively. Each champion serves as a peer mentor and change agent by using advanced knowledge, skills, and strategies to improve patient outcomes and reduce harm, focusing on one of three areas: safe patient handling and early mobility, pressure injury prevention, and fall reduction.

Read and share the story of this year's I AM Patient Safety Commitment to Safety Award Winner: https://patientsafety.pa.gov/NewsAndInformation/Brochures/Pages/iaps-2026-commitment-to-safety.aspx

06/09/2026

Inpatient occupational therapy, physical therapy and recreational therapy teams are making the most of the beautiful weather by taking patients outdoors to enjoy nature and engage with the community.

Penn Medicine Rehabilitation patients practiced walking and navigation skills through Rittenhouse Park, played card games and spent time planting flowers, herbs and seeds in the Patient Garden at 1800 Lombard Street.

"I love rehab," one patient said after the outdoor group therapy session.

These outdoor activities support rehabilitation goals while providing opportunities for recreation and connection with nature. It's always a great day when our patients can get out and enjoy the community! ☀️

07/19/2022

Inpatient Visitor Restrictions in Place
Patients at Good Shepherd Penn Partners Specialty Hospital (LTACH) and the Penn Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine, a unit of the Hospital of the University of Penn (HUP) located at Rittenhouse, can have two healthy (i.e. no fever or other signs of illness) visitors (aged 12 or over) at a time. Patients may have up to two family caregivers present for family meetings and goals of care/end of life discussions.

At this time, patients with COVID-19 may not have in person visitors. Accommodations will be made for virtual visitation. Exceptions will be permitted for patients with special circumstances (such as long length of stay) and for patients at end-of life. Approved visitors will receive information about risk of infection and will be asked to put on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (gown, gloves, medical mask, and eye protection/face shield). Unit staff will show you how to put on/remove PPE to ensure your safety and reduce the risk of viral spread to others.

Visitation Hours:
Specialty Hospital (LTACH): Between the hours of 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Penn Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine (PIRM): Between the hours of 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.