Frequently Asked Questions
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What will your services cost our facility?
There is no cost or fee to your facility for our services. We bill independently and do not require facilities to maintain offices or computer equipment for our team members.
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How can a Physiatrist help our facility?
As medical specialists in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), our expertise in rehabilitation management helps assure quality rehabilitative care in the most cost-effective manner resulting in patients achieving the highest level of functional ability and quality of life. Physiatry management of patients in hospital and SNF setting leads to greater functional gains by the patient, safer discharge, and cost savings for the healthcare system.
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Will you take the place of our primary physicians?
No, we work alongside your physicians as consultants and skilled members of your facility’s rehabilitation team.
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How will our patients benefit from your services?
We track and document a patient’s functional status demonstrating progress toward goals and identifying barriers to reaching functional goals. We also provide medical services such as treatment of spasticity or pain that is limiting functional gains and will make recommendations for further medical evaluation and treatment. When clinically appropriate, we will additionally identify and prescribe adaptive or assistive devices for safety and to further facilitate function.
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Our facility is restricting visitors at this time, are you still able to see patients?
Yes! We are able to perform telemedicine consultations in lieu of physical rounding at your facility.
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How often can you consult on patients?
Depending on their needs, patients can be seen anywhere from 2-3 times a week.
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Are you HIPAA compliant?
Absolutely! We utilize HIPAA compliant practice models and can utilize your facility’s EHR to help facilitate communication amongst your staff.