Post-NICU
Rehabilitation

Skilled Care for Infants to Help Them Thrive

ChildServe’s Post-NICU Rehabilitation program helps infants and children improve early development. We offer intensive medical and nursing services, and care coordination by a whole team of pediatric specialists on our inpatient. Our team members are experienced in working with complex medical issues including complications of premature birth. As children reach their health goals, we support them by coordinating with outpatient or community services for a smooth transition to home.

The nursery at ChildServe‘s Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit offers a family-centered healing environment to help babies continue to grow, develop and gain strength while having access to the same specialized equipment and care teams available in a NICU setting.

Why choose ChildServe?

Board-Certified

ChildServe’s Post-NICU Rehab program has one of the only two board-certified pediatric rehab doctors in Iowa, Fred Klingbeil“Dr. Fred,” as many ChildServe kids call him, provides expert rehabilitation and medical management of children with special healthcare needs. As the only board-certified pediatric rehab doctor in Iowa, Dr. Fred’s years of experience and knowledge in pediatric care are a valuable resource.
, MD, who treats children in the inpatient and outpatient programs.

Pediatric Experts

Our pediatric experts have specialized training in techniques to maximize a child’s eating intake, care for feeding tubes, and increase strength and oral feeding.

CARF-Accredited

ChildServe hold in pediatrics, brain injury, and inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation.

Created for Children

Post-NICU Rehab is offered as part of ChildServe’s comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation program created specifically for children.

Who We Serve

ChildServe’s Post-NICU Rehabilitation team serves children and young adults (birth through 21 years old) who have the following conditions:

Premature birth

Feeding tube dependence

Respiratory issues

Our Approach

We Know Kids

Our entire organization is built around kids! ChildServe’s pediatric team offers specialized care to help children overcome a variety of feeding difficulties and improve developmental skills. Our facilities and equipment are designed to make children feel comfortable and safe.

Pediatric Rehab

Our Pediatric Rehab Nurses and Therapists create individual care plans for each child. Our multi-disciplinary program uses speech, feeding, and occupational therapies to support children with trouble mastering feeding skills. We strengthen oral feeding ability, maximize a child’s food intake, and increase the variety of a child’s diet to promote nutrition.

Expert Medical Care

ChildServe’s pediatric specialists help children maintain and improve nutrition by maximizing food intake, monitoring nutrition, and managing technology. Our and technology allow us to evaluate and improve the swallow to increase oral feeding ability. As children return to health and transition home, our medical team trains parents regarding any feeding equipment, care needs, or dietary instructions.

We Care about Families

As part of ChildServe’s continuum of care, our rehab specialists train parents regarding their child’s condition and how to provide care at home when feeding technology is needed. Children and young adults may transition to outpatient therapy programs to continue receiving support from ChildServe’s expert therapists. Our medical social workers offer care coordination for the transition to ChildServe’s programs and other community resources as needed.

Our Team of Pediatric Specialists

Our team includes many specialists, including but not limited to the following positions:

Pediatrician

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Certified Rehabilitation Nurse

Respiratory Therapist

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Occupational Therapist

Physical Therapist

Speech Language Pathologist

Music Therapist

Dietitian

Medical Social Worker

Orthotists

Therapeutic Recreational Specialist

Assistive Technology Professional

Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Physician

Certified Pediatric Nurse

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get started?

To make a referral or request information, call our Access Specialist at 515-331-8106, or email communications@childserve.org.

How are services authorized and funded?

Program costs are authorized and funded through commercial insurance and Iowa Medicaid. Specific fees will be discussed during the intake/admission process.

Where are services provided?

Post-NICU Rehab inpatient services are offered as part of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Program at ChildServe within our Johnston location.

When are services provided?

Post-NICU Rehab services are available inpatient 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

View our Annual Outcomes

ChildServe regularly gathers child and family satisfaction feedback, quality reports, and census data to monitor our services and continuously improve the care and services we provide.

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Contact Us!

ChildServe Center – Johnston

5406 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131

515-727-8750

If you would like to make a referral, or if you have questions for our team, please email communications@childserve.org. Be sure to include which location you are interested in so we can connect you with the right team member.

ChildServe Center - Johnston

About

ChildServe improves the health and well-being of more than 5,600 children each year through specialized clinical, home, and community-based programs and services. We serve children with developmental delays, disabilities, injuries, and other special healthcare needs.