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Pediatric Rehabilitation

 

 

Our pediatric therapists help children reach their highest potential by working on developmental skills while allowing kids to play and have fun.

 

Our new pediatric gym is designed for children of all ages to improve skills and daily quality of life for children and families. Co-treatment is available for optimal outcomes.


To help us provide the best care possible for your child, please fill out this Pediatric Rehab Intake Form (fillable PDF) and email to RehabPedIntake@bchhc.org.

Desktop:

  1. Click on the blue box that states “Pediatric Rehab Intake Form.”

  2. Answer the questions.

  3. Save to your documents/device.

  4. Attach the form to a new email and send to RehabPedIntake@bchhc.org

  5. Our pediatric rehab providers will review the information prior to your child’s first appointment

Mobile:

The best method depends on your device, but you can usually do it right in your phone's built-in file manager, cloud storage apps, or by using free dedicated mobile apps. 

For iPhone and iPad:

  1. Save the document to your Files app.
  2. Open the file and tap the markup icon (pen/pencil) at the bottom.
  3. Tap the blank fields to type.

For Android:

  1. Open the Google Drive app.
  2. Tap the PDF you want to complete and select Fill out form.
  3. Enter your information and save the file. 

Third-Party Apps & Web Tools:

  • Adobe Acrobat Reader: Download the Adobe Acrobat Reader App, open the file, select the pencil icon, and use the "Fill & Sign" tool to add text, checkmarks, and signatures. 
  • Online Forms: If you don't want to install an app, you can upload the document directly through your mobile browser using the Adobe Online Fill & Sign Tool.

In all cases:

Attach the form to a new email and send to RehabPedIntake@bchhc.org

Our pediatric rehab provides will review the information prior to your child’s first appointment.

 

Other options:
You may also fill out the form, save to your documents/device, print and bring with you to your child’s first appointment. You may also stop by the Rehab Department at Beatrice Community Hospital and pick up a form.

 

Thank you for providing this information prior to your child’s first appointment, it will help our providers be prepared and ready to engage with your child on their first visit.

 

Please note: Emails sent from your personal device may not be encrypted. There are risks in sending and receiving Personal Health Information (PHI) unencrypted, such as the potential to be read by a third party. Your submission through email indicates your acceptance of associated risks. 

 

Pediatric Rehab Intake Form


Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists assist children in acquiring the skills they need to optimally perform daily tasks and the "job" of being a child. These include areas of play, upper extremity and fine motor skills, self-help skills, social interaction, sensory processing skills, and emotional/behavioral regulation.

We provide treatment for:

  • Sensory processing difficulties
  • Feeding difficulties - SOS-trained therapist available
  • Fine motor and visual motor delay
  • Social skills and emotional regulation
  • Difficulty with self-care skills
  • Cognitive delays
  • Poor core strength
  • Handwriting
  • Poor bilateral coordination
  • Hand-Eye Coordination 

Brooke Jensen, OTD, OTR/L

 

Brooke Jensen earned her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Degree in December 2013 from Creighton University, Omaha. She began working at Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center in May 2015. Brooke is a Certified Lactation Consultant, helping families with breastfeeding and bottle feeding challenges in addition to Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) certified, addressing feeding challenges as a child grows. Brooke also enjoys working with children with developmental and sensory processing disorders and patients with upper extremity orthopedic conditions.

Nichelle Schuster, MOT, OTR/L

 

Nichelle earned her Master of Occupational Therapy Degree from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri in May 2019. She began working at Beatrice Community Hospital in January 2023. Nichelle primarily works with the pediatric population with sensory processing disorders, as well as feeding difficulties.

Nichelle is originally from Aurora, Nebraska, but moved to the Adams area in 2007. She now lives outside of Beatrice with her husband, Cole, and daughter, Bexley. She enjoys being active, hanging out with family and friends, and golfing.

Tiffany Wallman, OTR/L

 

Tiffany Wallman earned her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Degree from Creighton University in 1996.  She previously worked at Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center from February 2007-2019 and returned to BCHHC in August 2021.  Tiffany has a special interest in pediatrics and completed a Level I Intensive Mentorship at the STAR (Sensory Therapy and Research Center) in 2012.  Originally from Beatrice, Tiffany lives in rural Beatrice with her husband, Craig.  They have four children.  She enjoys spending time outdoors, attending her children’s activities, staying active, and being with family and friends.

 

 


Physical Therapy

Physical therapists help children to be more independent with mobility by focusing on coordination and postural control.

We provide treatment for:

  • Delays in rolling, crawling, sitting, walking
  • Poor balance
  • Abnormal gait/walking
  • Generalized strengthening
  • Torticollis treatment
  • Orthotic consultation
  • Gross motor development
  • Coordination
  • Posture/Body Alignment

Maria Ryan, DPT

 

Maria Ryan earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from the University of Iowa in 2021. She began working at Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center in June of 2024.

Maria’s special interests include orthopedics and pediatrics. Her approach includes relationship building, manual treatments, and exercise therapy to help patients reach their specific goals.

Maria grew up in Seward, NE and now lives in Lincoln with her husband and dog. She enjoys working out, playing and watching sports, and spending time with her family and friends.

 

 

Part-Time Staff 

Kristin Riekenberg, DPT

 


Speech Therapy

Speech language pathologists help children develop functional communication, as well as diagnose and treat speech, language, cognition, voice, and swallowing disorders which may result from illness or injury.

 

Fallon Webb, MS, CF-SLP

 

Fallon Webb earned her Master of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in August 2025 and began working at Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center in September 2025.

Fallon primarily works with the pediatric population with speech and language delays or impairments. Fallon enjoys working with patients to support all forms of communication, including Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC).

Originally from Johnson, Nebraska, Fallon lives in Beatrice with her husband and two dogs. She enjoys being active, spending time with family and friends, and camping/boating.

 

Assistants & Aides

Jan Werner

 


Orthotic Services & Adaptive Equipment 

  • Can assist with arm splints, braces for feet, and other positioning devices.
  • Can assist in finding and providing compensatory or adaptive devices such as communication aids that work best for a child to increase their independence and quality of life.
  • Can assist with finding and providing appropriate wheelchair and other positioning devices for optimal and safe positioning.

Would my child benefit?

We encourage you to visit with your family doctor or pediatrician regarding whether physical, occupational and/or speech therapy would be beneficial for your child.

With your doctor’s prescription, we can help your child while having fun at the same time.

 

 

 

402-223-7341

 

4800 Hospital Parkway
Beatrice, NE 68310

 

 

 

Physical Therapy

 

Speech Therapy

 

 Occupational Therapy

 

 

 

 



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