Rehabilitation Services at PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center

We offer comprehensive Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy in all settings.

ICU and Medical/Surgical Unit

Therapists coordinate with a patient’s care team, including doctors, nurses, social workers, the diabetes educator and registered dietician.

Transitional Care Unit

Our 29-bed skilled nursing facility has an outdoor area, activity room, and a large kitchen area to simulate home challenges.

Home Health

Home Health Therapists coordinate services with each other and nursing services to serve patients in their home, including the Pioneer Home.

Outpatient Clinic

Our Outpatient Clinic is inviting and spacious with a variety of therapy and fitness equipment.

Rural Setting

We serve many Ketchikan residents, an area well-known for its hills and stairs. This often adds a degree of difficulty for our patients. We help accommodate those who come from remote areas by ferry or float plane and need to time therapy with transportation schedules.

Patient Testimonials

"I especially want the community to know that we do not need to go outside of Ketchikan for their hip replacement surgery and therapy. We’ve got a gem right here in our own backyard." -Rebecca Valentine, KMC therapy patient

"We are fortunate to have knowledgeable, professional and caring therapists here in town. They have made the difference for me to remain active while coping with chronic disease. They have made a difference for me." Alaire Stanton, KMC therapy patient

Our Team

PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center has a dedicated and knowledgeable therapy staff. In occupational therapy, one of three key physical rehabilitation services we offer, we have three full-time occupational therapists and one full-time Certified OT assistant.