Workers' Compensation
Rehabilitation for the injured worker
Mary Free Bed delivers specialized workers’ compensation rehabilitation tailored to the unique needs of injured workers, ensuring a safe and meaningful return to work. Our nationally recognized rehabilitation programs help injured workers regain function, improve independence and safely return to work through coordinated inpatient, outpatient and specialty rehabilitation services. We partner closely with case managers, employers and carriers to deliver seamless workers’ compensation care focused on strong outcomes and safe return-to-work results.
Backed by a culture of compassion, innovation and expertise, we coordinate seamless care throughout the entire recovery process. Injured workers and their families can feel confident knowing they have a dedicated team supporting their recovery.
Why choose Mary Free Bed?
Choosing Mary Free Bed means partnering with a nationally recognized leader in rehabilitation. Our Workers’ Compensation Rehabilitation Program is trusted nationwide for treating complex work injuries and helping injured workers safely return to work through coordinated, goal-focused rehabilitation.
Our workers’ comp clinical liaison is your single point of contact. They streamline the process with timely updates, clear documentation and proactive communication. Patients benefit from a seamless continuum of care supported by advanced technology, innovative therapies and a multidisciplinary team committed to exceptional outcomes.
Center of Excellence: Specialty Accreditations
Earning accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities International (CARF) reflects our commitment to rigorous standards and high‑quality outcomes. Our inpatient rehabilitation programs hold seven CARF accreditations, including certifications in brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation and general rehabilitation.
Mary Free Bed is a Spinal Cord Injury Model System in collaboration with the University of Michigan. We combine research and integrate best practices with goals to advance the future of SCI care and recovery.
Destination Rehabilitation
When a life-changing workplace injury occurs, the right inpatient rehabilitation can make all the difference. Mary Free Bed is trusted by workers’ compensation experts across the U.S. for managing complex cases—because they want the strongest outcomes, and they know we’re worth the distance for coordinated, goal-focused rehabilitation.
At Mary Free Bed, you’ll find nationally recognized rehabilitation, advanced technology and a compassionate system of care designed to support both the injured worker and the claims team at every step. With clinical specialists, a dedicated workers’ comp clinical liaison, caregiver housing and on-site translation services, we’re a trusted partner for guiding the most complex injuries toward meaningful recovery.
Your Recovery Journey at Mary Free Bed
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Inpatient rehabilitation is often recommended for injured workers recovering from serious work injuries who need intensive therapy before returning to work. At Mary Free Bed, every therapy plan is personalized for the injured worker’s specific needs and vocational goals. The duration and intensity of your inpatient therapy program is driven by these goals. Typically, patients engage in three hours of therapy, five days a week. Weekends are reserved for rest and family visits.
Your personalized care plan is designed to support your success both during your stay at Mary Free Bed and after you transition home. By coordinating closely with your workers’ compensation claims team and our clinical experts, we help ensure your post-inpatient care is the right fit for your needs and recovery goals.
Outpatient Therapy
Our multidisciplinary therapy clinics provide comprehensive medical care and support for individuals recovering from workplace injuries, no matter the complexity. Whether you’ve completed our inpatient rehabilitation program or were referred directly for outpatient services, you’ll work with therapists who specialize in both your diagnosis and the unique requirements of workers’ compensation care.
Your Outpatient Team is tailored to your needs and may include a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation, rehabilitation nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, psychologists, amputee care liaisons and certified prosthetist-orthotists. Together, this coordinated team focuses on helping you achieve your return-to-work goals and meaningful functional progress.
To access our clinic services, you’ll need a referral from Mary Free Bed or another medical provider.
Ongoing Support
We’re committed to supporting injured workers toward the highest possible functional recovery. After completing inpatient care, we offer:
- Outpatient therapy
- Day Rehab Program
- Home and community services
- Peer support and mentorship opportunities
These services help injured workers continue recovery, regain independence and prepare for a safe return to work after a workplace injury.
Ongoing Support
To enhance recovery, we coordinate access to services like:
Meet Your Workers’ Comp Rehabilitation Specialists
Your dedicated team includes experts from various disciplines, all working together to maximize your recovery and independence.
Through strong collaboration with the injured worker and the workers’ compensation claims team, our clinical experts drive meaningful recovery and support a confident return to work. Your team may include:
- Board-certified rehabilitation physician (physiatrist)
- Workers’ compensation clinical liaison
- Care manager
- Occupational therapist
- Physical therapist
- Speech-language pathologist
- Registered nurses with rehabilitation and wound care certification
- Psychologists and neuropsychologists
- Registered dietitian
- Recreational therapist
- Respiratory therapists
- Amputee care liaison
- Certified orthotists and prosthetists
Partners in Care: Your Workers’ Comp Clinical Liaison
A key member of our team of experts is the workers’ comp clinical liaison. This team member provides knowledgeable concierge service throughout the rehabilitation journey. They serve as a bridge between the injured worker, the Clinical Care Team and the Claims Team, ensuring all needs are met at every stage with:
Pre-Admissions Support
- They work together with our access physiatrists and liaisons to ensure all workers’ comp needs are met and efficiencies are top of mind.
- They’re able to support decision-making on recommended levels of care within Mary Free Bed, i.e., intensive medical, acute rehab or sub-acute rehab.
Inpatient Collaboration
- Liaisons participate in all Inpatient Workers’ Comp Team conferences, ensuring seamless communication between clinical and claims teams as they collaborate with workers’ comp nurse case managers.
Outpatient Therapy
- Liaisons are the single point of contact for transitions within the Mary Free Bed continuum of care.
- They support discharge planning for injured workers transitioning out-of-state for continued recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Workers’ compensation claims can often feel overwhelming and complicated. Below are frequently asked questions related to workers’ compensation and ways Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation supports injured workers, as well as their network of personal and professional supports.
What services does Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation offer for injured workers?
Our experienced workers’ compensation specialists ensure seamless, coordinated care and communication for all stages of recovery. These services may include:
- Inpatient rehabilitation
- Outpatient therapies with specialists in both musculoskeletal and neurological diagnoses
- FCEs
- Work hardening and conditioning
- Day Rehab Program
- Chronic Pain Program
- Concussion Program
- Orthotics & Prosthetics +Bionics
How do you support injured workers from out of state?
Your single point of contact—our workers’ comp clinical liaison—ensures seamless communication and a well-coordinated transition home.
- We provide on-site housing,
- We help arrange transportation with preferred vendors.
- We offer on-site translation services, as needed.
How does Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation effectively communicate with the many stakeholders involved with an injured worker?
Mary Free Bed has a dedicated leadership and service team for workers’ compensation. The workers’ comp clinical liaison ensures all claims team members receive timely and detailed updates through the treatment plan, both for injured workers receiving inpatient and outpatient services.
How does Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation support an injured worker’s return to work?
Mary Free Bed helps injured workers return to work through individualized, goal-focused rehabilitation tailored to their job demands and in coordination with claims team members. Specific examples include:
- Targeted and individualized therapies developed from the job description
- Functional capacity evaluations
- Work conditioning and work hardening programs
What makes Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation different from other rehab providers? How do your outcomes compare to other similar types of organizations?
- Mary Free Bed has more than 100 years of experience treating some of the most complex and catastrophic injuries, triaging nearly 75 percent of catastrophic injury cases in the state of Michigan into our care.
- Our Workers’ Compensation Program is supported by dedicated leadership and a specialized service model that includes a single point of contact—our workers’ comp clinical liaison—who ensures seamless communication and coordination for every referral. Patients benefit from expert clinical teams, advanced technology and a person-first culture rooted in compassion.
- Our outcomes consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting the strong value and meaningful recovery our programs deliver.