Sub-Acute Rehabilitation
Recovering From Surgery? You Need More Than Therapy.
Ternion Physician Group physicians are on-site every day at sub-acute rehab facilities across Arizona — managing the medical side of your recovery so you can focus on getting stronger and getting home.
52%
Fewer unnecessary hospital readmissions
70%
Reduction in fall-related incidents
Daily
Physician rounding — every facility, every day
24/7
Physician availability for acute needs
Therapy gets you moving. Our physicians keep you safe while you do.
After a major surgery or serious illness, your body is working hard to heal — and a lot can change from one day to the next. Our physicians round daily at sub-acute rehab facilities, managing your medications, monitoring for complications, and working alongside your therapy team to make sure your recovery stays on track. We're not waiting for something to go wrong. We're there every day to make sure it doesn't.
What You Can Expect
Physician care throughout your rehab stay
Post-Surgical Medical Management
Our physicians monitor your recovery from surgery — watching for complications, managing pain, reviewing your medications, and staying in contact with your surgical team. If something changes, we're already there to respond.
Chronic Condition Management
Most patients in sub-acute rehab are managing more than one condition. Our physicians actively manage heart failure, COPD, diabetes, kidney disease, and other ongoing conditions throughout your stay — so a flare-up doesn't derail your recovery.
Coordination With Your Therapy Team
We work directly with your physical, occupational, and speech therapists to make sure your medical status and your therapy goals are aligned. When your condition changes, we communicate right away so your care plan stays cohesive.
Discharge Planning From Day One
A safe discharge starts the moment you arrive. Our physicians are involved in discharge planning from admission — identifying what you'll need at home, coordinating with your outpatient providers, and making sure your medications and follow-up care are in order before you leave.
Keeping Your Family in the Loop
We explain your care plan in plain language and make time for family questions. You and your family will understand what's happening, what to expect, and what to watch for after discharge — so you're not navigating recovery alone.
Wound Care and Infection Management
Post-surgical wounds and infections are among the most common complications during rehab. Our physicians assess and manage wounds directly, work with nursing on treatment, and act quickly when there's a sign of infection.
Who We Care For
Patients recovering from surgery or serious illness
Sub-acute rehab is for patients who need more than a hospital but more than basic nursing care. Our physicians are experienced caring for people in exactly this situation — complex recoveries that require daily medical oversight alongside active therapy.
Clinical Specialties On-Site
The care you need — without leaving the building
Our physicians bring focused expertise directly to your bedside. No referrals, no transport, no waiting.
Internal Medicine
Daily management of your post-surgical recovery and any chronic conditions — keeping you medically stable so therapy can do its job.
Wound Care
Physician-directed care for post-surgical wounds, pressure injuries, and diabetic ulcers — assessed and treated on-site throughout your stay.
Behavioral Health
Support for patients experiencing depression, anxiety, or emotional difficulty during recovery — addressed as part of your overall care, not as a separate referral.
Questions about your care during rehab?
We're here to help you and your family understand what to expect. Reach out — we're glad to talk.