Return to Work Pain Management Program

also known as Structured, Intensive, Multidisciplinary Program (SIMP)

Multidisciplinary Therapy for Injured Workers

Worker-focused treatments to get you back on the job

An injury often comes with feelings of fear and hopelessness, changing family relationships, financial and social life disruptions. However, through our personalized program, many patients find relief when no other methods have worked.

Pacific Rehabilitation Centers helps workers improve their quality of life by reducing or eliminating disabilities. We offer a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program that helps workers struggling with non-malignant chronic pain. Our program is designed to focus on:

Retuning you back to work (RTW)
Providing tools and strategies to assist with chronic pain
Addressing behavioral health issues related to chronic pain
Providing a personalized chronic pain health team made up of medical, physical and occupational therapy, psychology, and vocational counseling

What is RTWPMP, aka SIMP?

Our Return to Work Pain Management Program (RTWPMP) is a patient-focused variation of the SIMP system. So what is a SIMP program? The acronym stands for a structured, intensive, multidisciplinary program:

Structured means you receive regular, consistent treatment. Our providers will customize a plan that fits your needs.

Intensive refers to receiving treatment daily. Our team works with you six hours per day, five days a week. Programs may last for up to four weeks.

Multidisciplinary means that we offer care through medical, physical therapy, behavioral health, and vocational counseling approaches.

Program denotes the full range of medical, physical, and occupational therapy, behavioral health, nursing, and vocational counseling we’ll provide to help you feel like your best self.

As an interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation program provider that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), we meet rigorous guidelines for service and quality of care. We work with people who were injured on the job and are struggling with returning to work.

The Pacific Rehab Difference

Patient-Focused Approach

Work realated injuries produce unique challenges for injured workers. That’s why we offer our Return-to-Work Pain Management Program for injured workers. Our pain specialists will work closely with you and your physician to address your needs.

Services for All Washington State injured workers

In addition to our telehealth options, we strive to make our in-person return-to-work rehabilitation services as accessible as possible. Patients can visit Pacific Rehabilitation Centers at our Puyallup, Everett, or Moses Lake locations.

Telehealth Options

Some patients may prefer to receive care from the comfort of their home. Pacific Rehabilitation Centers offers telehealth options! Regardless of where you live, you can access our outstanding services.

Experienced Therapists & Psychologists

Pacific Rehabilitation Centers prides themselves on employing physical medicine rehabilitation and occupational medicine doctors. Our clinicians have years of experience in chronic pain; many of our professionals have 15-20 years of experience.

Our RTWPM program offers:

Medical* Physical Therapy * Occupational Therapy * Behavioral Health Services * Work Hardening & Conditioning * Vocational Counseling

Emphasis on Communication

Our emphasis on communication means you’re in the loop every step of the way. Our treatment team provides on-going communication with your physician, and your claim managers.

Who Is The Return-to-Work Pain Management Program For?

The Return-to-Work Pain Management program – also referred to as Structured, Intensive, Multidisciplinary Program (SIMP) – is for injured workers who have open worker’s compensation claims for injuries sustained while at work.

The Return-to-Work Pain Management Program is used predominantly for patients who suffer from:

Chronic low back pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Lower limb pain
Shoulder or upper limb pain
Medication over use for chronic pain

Individuals who have medical or psychological conditions (comorbidities) that hinder functional recovery from chronic pain and prevent the patient from successfully returning to work should be referred for a RTWPMP, or SIMP.

WHAT Kind of Program is RTWPMP (SIMP)?

Pacific Rehabilitation Centers’ program consists of a 20-day outpatient treatment which includes:

Physical and Occupational Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Patient Education
Opioid Taper if necessary
Medical Management
Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Return-to-Work Pain Management can be offered to a patient in house in one of our clinics or through telehealth allowing patients living in rural areas to obtain the treatment they need.

How Do I Qualify for a RTWPMP Program?

We authorize RTWPMP services on an individual basis. You could be eligible if you:



Pain Persistence

Have chronic pain that persists for longer than three months despite care



Unable to Work

Are unable to return to work due to your injuries.



Suffer from Depression

Have significant depression due to a work related injury.

Ready to get Started at Pacific Rehabilitation?

Whether you’re a medical professional or an injured worker referred to us by your attending physician, Pacific Rehabilitation Centers makes it easy to get on the road to recovery.

For Professionals

Simply fill out our HIPAA compliant online referral form to get started. If you prefer other means of communication, you can contact us online or call 877-302-7132 to speak to one of our intake specialists.

SUBMIT REFERRAL

For Patients

If you have not yet been referred to us by your attending physician, please let them know that you’d like them to submit a referral. Click the button below to see some frequently asked questions.

SEE PATIENT FAQ