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5050 Palmetto Street
Columbus, OH 43228

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Phone (614) 897-0823

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(614) 461-3873

Hours

Day of the Week Hours
Monday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed

Featured Services

Physical Therapy
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Hand Therapy
Hand Therapy Certified
Occupational Therapy
Sports Medicine
Return-to-Work Program
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About
At NovaCare Rehabilitation in partnership with OhioHealth, our experienced clinical team will design an individualized plan of care that aligns with your specific goals in mind. Through experience, advanced clinical training and clear communication with our patients, our therapy team will give you the advantage in recovery. We are proud to be part of the community and are committed to providing each patient with an exceptional experience that promotes healing and recovery in a safe, compassionate environment. Call or request an appointment and experience the power of physical therapy today.
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Therapy equipment
Our Team

Ava Smucker, P.T., DPT

Ava has been a member of NovaCare since 2016. She has worked in the outpatient setting. Ava specializes in orthopedic rehabilitation, pregnancy and postpartum treatment as well as vestibular rehabilitation. She completed her undergraduate education and doctorate of physical therapy from The Ohio State University. She also has certification and training in dry needling. Ava and her husband have three young children and enjoy spending time outdoors.

Doris Genzen, Patient Service Specialist

Doris has been a patient service specialist since 2011. She enjoys the variety and challenges the front desk offers and loves helping patients get the most out of their benefits, as well as seeing their progress with their therapy. She enjoys greeting the patients "It's a great day at NovaCare, how can I help you!" when she answers the phone. She verifies insurance, sets up new patient accounts, obtains authorizations and many other front desk duties on a daily basis. She is active in her church fellowship and has a special place in her heart for women who have survived human trafficking and other abuse survivors.

Megan Tucker, PTA

Megan has been a member of NovaCare since 2009. She has worked in the outpatient and inpatient settings. Megan specializes in treating patients who benefit from gait training, orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine services and pregnancy postpartum rehabilitation. Megan completed her undergraduate education at The Ohio State University and received a physical therapist assistant degree from Bradford School. She enjoys coaching competitive cheerleading and going to the park with her two golden retrievers.
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Services

  • Physical Therapy
  • Orthopedic Rehabilitation
  • Hand Therapy
  • Hand Therapy Certified
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Sports Medicine
  • Return-to-Work Program
  • Upper Extremity Orthotics
  • Ergonomic Programs
  • Recovery and Reconditioning
  • Amputee Rehabilitation
  • Arthritis / Osteoarthritis Program
  • Dry Needling
  • Fall Prevention Program
  • Joint Mobilization
  • Manual Therapy
  • Pain Management
  • Pre-/Post-Operative Care
  • Spine Program
  • Blood Flow Restriction
  • Fibromyalgia Treatment
  • Headache Treatment
  • Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
  • Orthotics Upper Extremity - Hand/Arm
  • Osteoporosis Management

Care Delivery

  • Telerehab
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Community Involvement

Programs

Specialized programs vary by location. Contact us today for more information.

CoreVia Pelvic Health

CoreVia Pelvic Health is a specialized program providing care — and relief — to men, women and children. Our patients have access to specially trained pelvic health physical therapists.

CoreVia’s hallmark is advanced clinical expertise and timely access that enables our team to assess and treat symptoms related to pelvic health conditions.

For more information about CoreVia Pelvic Health, click here.

Hand Therapy

Select Physical Therapy’s certified hand therapists (CHT) provide comprehensive and industry-leading treatment for hand, wrist, arm, elbow and shoulder injuries or conditions. Our team will work with you to create an individualized program to return you to work, life and athletics as soon as possible.

For more information about hand therapy services, click here. 

Select Sports Center of Excellence

When you need dedicated, sports-specific care, look to our Select Sports Centers of Excellence (COE). Our COE designation conveys the highest quality in sports medicine delivery. It's an endorsement of expertise in sports as a clinical practice.

In these centers, you'll work with specially trained sports medicine physical therapists. Their advanced clinical skills and sports experience can help all levels of athletes.

For more information about Select Sports Centers of Excellence, click here.