Business Details
24 Years
experience
Trusted Physical Therapy Services for Rural Facilities
Since 2002, Legacy Rehabilitation has specialized in delivering comprehensive therapy solutions to rural healthcare facilities. Our expertise addresses critical challenges such as inadequate staffing, limited program development, and reduced reimbursement rates. We provide physical, occupational, and speech therapy services, alongside management, consulting, and short-term staffing solutions tailored to rural hospital needs. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of combined experience in rehabilitation leadership, ensuring facilities maintain high-quality patient care while optimizing operational efficiency. We prioritize building strong relationships with both healthcare providers and patients, fostering trust through reliable, personalized service.Our commitment to rural communities is reflected in our track record of resolving staffing crises and enhancing therapy program outcomes. Headquartered in Ruston, Louisiana, we serve facilities across diverse rural regions, combining local insight with industry expertise. Our leadership team includes seasoned professionals in clinical operations, financial management, and strategic planning, ensuring holistic support for our clients. By focusing on sustainable solutions, we help rural hospitals improve patient satisfaction and long-term viability. Our approach emphasizes transparency, ethical practices, and measurable results, establishing us as a trusted partner in rural healthcare rehabilitation.
Services
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Management Services
Consulting Services
Short-Term Staffing
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in rural healthcare rehabilitation.
- Our team includes licensed therapists and certified financial professionals.
- We provide comprehensive staffing and management solutions for rural hospitals.
- Our proven track record improves patient outcomes and facility reimbursement.
- We specialize in addressing unique challenges of rural healthcare facilities.
What people say
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Services
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapy services focus on restoring mobility, reducing pain, and improving overall physical function for patients in rural healthcare facilities. Licensed therapists develop personalized treatment plans using evidence-based techniques. We ensure consistent, high-quality care through both on-site and management support solutions.
Occupational Therapy
We provide occupational therapy to help patients regain independence in daily activities through specialized interventions. Our therapists address physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges in rural hospital settings. Services include customized rehabilitation programs and staff training to maintain continuity of care.
Speech Therapy
Our speech therapy services address communication disorders, swallowing difficulties, and cognitive-linguistic impairments across rural healthcare facilities. Therapists utilize advanced diagnostic tools and treatment protocols to improve patient outcomes. We also offer mobile dysphagia diagnostics for enhanced accessibility.
Management Services
We offer comprehensive management solutions for therapy departments, including staffing coordination, quality assurance, and operational oversight. Our team partners with hospital administrators to optimize therapy program efficiency while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. This service ensures consistent care delivery in facilities lacking dedicated rehabilitation directors.
Consulting Services
Our consulting services provide strategic guidance for developing sustainable therapy programs in rural hospitals. We address staffing optimization, documentation improvement, billing compliance, and long-term growth planning. Expert consultants work closely with facility leadership to implement customized solutions that enhance both clinical and financial performance.
People
Matthew R. Shirley
President
Matthew R. Shirley leads Legacy Rehabilitation with over 15 years of experience in rural healthcare management. His expertise in therapy program development and operational strategy drives our commitment to improving access to quality care in underserved communities.
Keith Matthews
Partner
Keith Matthews brings extensive clinical and administrative experience to our leadership team. As a licensed physical therapist, he focuses on ensuring clinical excellence across all therapy services while supporting strategic growth initiatives for rural healthcare partners.
Emily Gatlin
CEO / CFO
Emily Gatlin oversees financial strategy and corporate operations with certified public accounting expertise. Her leadership ensures fiscal responsibility while maintaining our focus on delivering cost-effective therapy solutions to rural healthcare facilities.
Tanya McGowan
Director of Clinical Operations
Tanya McGowan manages clinical quality and service delivery as a licensed occupational therapist. With hands-on experience in rural healthcare, she develops training programs and ensures compliance with clinical standards across all therapy departments.
Emily Lockwood
CAO
Emily Lockwood directs administrative operations with an MBA background. Her strategic oversight of human resources and organizational processes supports our mission to provide reliable therapy services while maintaining operational excellence.
Questions
What types of therapy services do you offer?
We provide physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services tailored to rural healthcare facilities.
How do you help rural hospitals with staffing challenges?
We offer short-term staffing solutions, management services, and consulting to address therapy department staffing gaps.
Do you provide services outside Louisiana?
While headquartered in Louisiana, we serve rural facilities across multiple states through our mobile and management services.
What makes your therapy services unique?
Our focus on rural healthcare challenges combines clinical expertise with operational solutions for sustainable improvements.
How do you ensure quality in therapy programs?
We implement standardized protocols, ongoing staff training, and regular quality assessments across all our service locations.
Reviews (2)
Kathryn Dolman
Feb 04, 2022
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We have been to Legacy for speech through out the summer and fall. Adrianne is amazing and my boys love coming to in to see her. Always has great tips and tricks for getting them to practice :)
Char Lockhart
Feb 04, 2022
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If you want phenomenal support to achieve your rehabilitative goals in a superbly equipped facility with staff who rise to whatever challenges you present, Legacy is your team!
Offering a wide range of services, this team has been and continues to be an integral part of my journey through health challenges, regaining abilities, learning helpful strategies to increase day to day quality of life and achieving new goals. Beyond their professional skills, the legacy team is made of of individuals who are deeply invested, compassionate, creative and committed to their clients success AND they know
Offering a wide range of services, this team has been and continues to be an integral part of my journey through health challenges, regaining abilities, learning helpful strategies to increase day to day quality of life and achieving new goals. Beyond their professional skills, the legacy team is made of of individuals who are deeply invested, compassionate, creative and committed to their clients success AND they know
