Referring A Patient

Helpful Information

Thank you for your interest in referring your patient to Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network. We hope this information will simplify the process of submitting referrals to one of our inpatient facilities. You can refer a patient to Good Shepherd through four convenient ways: by phone, fax, electronic platform or via our website. A suggested list of what to send can be found below.


Acute Rehab

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital

850 S. 5th St., Allentown, PA 18103
Phone: 610-776-3242
Fax: 610-776-3502
Electronic platforms: Navihealth or Careport (previously Allscripts) –
Facility listed as “Good Shepherd Acute Rehab”

Acute Pediatric Rehab

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital Emily Howatt Pliskatt Pediatric Unit

2855 Schoenersville Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18017
Phone: 484-788-5492
Fax: 610-807-4205
Electronic platforms: Navihealth or Careport (previously Allscripts) –
Facility listed as “Good Shepherd Acute Rehab”

Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH)

Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital

Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg, 4th Floor – South Tower
2545 Schoenersville Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18017
Phone: 484-884-5056
Fax: 610-776-3502
Electronic platforms: Navihealth or Careport (previously Allscripts) –
Facility listed as “Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital”

A Guide of Suggested Documents to Send

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital

“Good Shepherd Acute Rehab”

  • Demographics
  • Height and weight
  • Consults
  • Meds
  • Labs
  • Radiology
  • Diet
  • Case Management assessment/intake
  • PT/OT/ST initial evals and most recent few progress notes
  • COVID history, vaccination history, current testing results
  • History and physical examination
  • Nursing progress notes – most recent
  • Physician progress notes – most recent
  • Isolation info and microbiology
  • Details of any tubes/lines
  • Wound care
  • Copies of insurance cards
  • Name and phone number for the patient’s primary care provider

Emily Howatt Pliskatt Pediatric Unit

“Good Shepherd Acute Rehab”

  • Demographics
  • History and physical examination
  • PT/OT/ST initial evals and most recent few progress notes
  • Nursing progress notes – most recent
  • Physician progress notes – most recent

Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital (LTACH)

“Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital”

  • Demographics
  • History and physical examination
  • Nursing progress notes – most recent
  • Physician progress notes – most recent
  • Consults
  • Meds
  • Labs
  • Wound care
  • Diet
  • Vitals
  • Vent settings/respiratory notes
  • Any special therapy needs (splints, braces, ect)

Refer a Patient Online

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