MissionTo provide a program of comprehensive vocational and physical rehabilitation for Servicemembers with amputations that will facilitate successful return to military, federal or civilian employment

Key Program Features

Residential program

Interdisciplinary Team Approach

Intensive Vocational Rehab with skills training and internship program

Physical rehabilitation with focus on health and wellness

Facilitation of Medical Board (MEB) completion

Program Description10 Bed program located at Richmond VAMC in the

Polytrauma Transitional Rehabilitation building

Short-term (3-9 months) transitional, vocational rehab

2-3 hours of therapy and/or 6-8 hours per day of internship training

Health and wellness program focused on providing structured training in physical and psychological health and wellness

Interdisciplinary Team Approach

• Physical Medicine & Rehab Physician

• Rehabilitation Nurse Case Manager

• Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists

• Physical and Occupational Therapy Services

• Prosthetic and Orthotic Services

• Psychology Services

• Social Work Services

• Nursing Services

Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Vocational Specialists provide individualized counseling and intensive support services

Multiple and wide variety of internships available

Objective long-term employment outcomes and employment satisfaction

Close relationship with Virginia Commonwealth University

Military Program

Incorporation of Military Liaisons

Military structure and rules

Military behavior standards and code of conduct

Program Support

Program is part of VA Amputation System of Care and Richmond VA Regional Amputation Center

Close partnership with Polytrauma System of Care

VACO Rehab Services / Patient Care Services support

CARF accreditation under amputation specialty program

Facilities

Patient Room with private bath/shower

Facilities

Transitional Common Area STAR Program Social Area

Referral Considerations

Servicemember with extremity amputation

Strong motivation for successful return to gainful employment in the military, federal, or civilian setting

Desire for further community and vocational reintegration

Benefit from a structured and supportive program

Medically able to participate in aggressive physical and vocational rehabilitation programs

Referral Process

Referral is made via telephone or email contact to the STAR program RN Case Manager

Once the referral is made, the pre-admission packet can be returned via facsimile

The pre-admission packet is reviewed by the STAR program and a decision regarding appropriateness for admission is made within 24 hours

The decision is communicated to the referral source and contact is made with the client by the STAR RN Case Manager

Referral Contacts

Beth Dameron, RN, BSN, CRRNSTAR Case ManagerOffice: 804-675-5648Pager: 804-351-1386 Mary.Dameron@va.gov

Joseph B. Webster, M.D.Medical Director(804) 675-5000 ext. 7036(804) 351-1532 (pager)

joseph.webster@va.gov