• Downtown

  • 509.455.6002

    407 E. 2nd Ave.
    Suite 100
    Spokane, WA 99202

  • Spokane Valley

  • 509.444.5678

    12509 E. Mission Ave. Suite 202 Spokane, WA 99216

Work Hardening

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Program Summary

Work hardening is an interdisciplinary, individualized, job-specific program designed to return injured people to full-duty work. Summit Rehabilitation is a Washington State Labor & Industries approved work hardening facility. This means we work with employees to assure they return to full function, while also ensuring L&I standards compliance.

Our work hardening programs can use either real or simulated work tasks and exercises, customized to the individual and his/her job requirements.

Individualized Programs

Our work hardening solutions focus on daily strengthening and conditioning, education, and job-specific work simulation within a clinical setting. Components of each customized program include:

  • Job and injury specific exercise programs for strength and conditioning
  • Work simulation reflective of essential job tasks
  • Education in proper body mechanics and safe work methods
  • Symptom management strategies
  • Job Modification and equipment assessments (if needed)
  • Weekly team meetings and timely documentation

Meet our Work Hardening Coordinators

Downtown

Bob HoctorRobert Hoctor: OTR/L, ATP, CEES
Bob has practiced as an occupational therapist since 1991. In addition, Bob is an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) and a Certified Ergonomic Evaluation Specialist. He is a certified functional capacity evaluator and has vast experience in work injury management. His practical approach has helped individual return to a productive life with enhanced activity and work abilities.

 

J. Zach StrandyJ. Zachary (Zach) Strandy: DPT
Zach graduated in 2007 with his Doctorate in physical therapy. His rehabilitation interests are in the shoulder, knee, low back and pelvis. He has expertise in providing quality individualized exercise programs and education to help individuals get back to work and prevent injury reoccurrence.

 

 

Valley

Chris NixonChris Nixon-Kleweno: PT
Chris has been a physical therapist since 1987. His professional interests have centered around continuing education in manual therapy, with an emphasis on the hip and low back. His current specialization has been applied towards work injuries.

Segornae Douglas: OTR/L
Segornae is an occupational therapist and certified functional capacity evaluator. She has experience in chronic pain management, manual therapy, acute care and industrial rehabilitation.