Patients with chronic pain, multiple medical conditions, or complex rehabilitation needs require a highly skilled and dedicated care team. That team needs the resources to provide comprehensive and highly-specialized medical and therapeutic interventions. Our PM&R program brings leading bone, brain, and neuromuscular experts to your patient care team to help patients recover from injuries, illnesses, or surgeries more efficiently and with better outcomes.
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Dedicated PM&R Physicians, Integrated With Your Care Team

Medrina physiatrists bring specialized expertise in function, mobility, pain, and rehabilitation to the patients who need it most. They work closely with facility staff, therapists, and other treating clinicians to help create practical, patient-centered plans of care.

  • Functional and rehabilitation assessments
  • Individualized treatment planning
  • Pain and symptom management
  • Ongoing patient monitoring
  • Bedside procedures, when clinically appropriate
  • Collaboration with therapy, nursing, and medical teams
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A Coordinated Approach Across the Care Continuum

Effective rehabilitation requires more than a single consultation. Medrina’s PM&R clinicians help connect the clinical, therapy, and nursing teams supporting each patient, so care plans reflect the patient’s medical needs, functional goals, and progress over time.

Assessment

Evaluating medical history, functional abilities, rehabilitation needs, and barriers to recovery.

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Personalized Treatment Planning

Developing treatment plans that align with each patient’s goals, clinical condition, and care setting.

Coordination

Care Coordination

Working with therapy and nursing teams to support coordinated care and appropriate treatment intensity.
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Rehabilitation Therapy

Which may include physical rehab medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and more, depending on the patient's needs.
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Pain Management

Using a variety of techniques and medications to help patients manage their pain and improve their quality of life.

Education

Education & Lifestyle Modification

To help patients manage their condition and prevent future complications, including education on exercise, nutrition, and other healthy habits.

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Tailored to Your Facility

From patient population and treatment intensity to desired outcome and length of stay, every care center has different operational needs. We take a tailored approach to PM&R integration to address the unique challenges of skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and inpatient rehab facilities (IRFs).

Explore how Medrina supports your setting.

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Clinical Documentation That Reflects Patient Complexity

Our physiatrists are trained in the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), making them uniquely equipped to improve quality of care and appropriately document clinical diagnoses. Through ICD-10 coding, supportive documentation, and collaboration with the MDS, our physical medicine and rehabilitation program supports accurate clinical documentation under PDPM and helps patients optimize function.

The Benefits of Medrina's Coordinated PM&R Model

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Support Smoother Transitions of Care

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Bring Coordinated PM&R Support to Your Facility

Talk with Medrina about a PM&R program designed for your patients, care team, and facility goals.

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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation FAQs

What is physical medicine and rehabilitation (physiatry), and how does it benefit skilled nursing facilities?

Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or physiatry, is a medical specialty focused on restoring function and improving quality of life for patients with physical impairments. In skilled nursing facilities, consistent physiatry services help optimize recovery, reduce hospital readmissions, and accurately capture patient complexity under PDPM. Medrina provides full-scale physiatry programs with physicians on-site two to three times weekly across SNF partners nationwide.

How does a full-scale physiatry program differ from occasional physiatrist visits?

A full-scale physiatry program provides consistent, scheduled physician-led care, including care plan oversight, staff collaboration, and PDPM optimization, rather than sporadic consultations. This continuity improves patient outcomes, reduces clinical gaps, and supports stronger facility operations. Medrina's model includes dedicated clinical operations support at no additional administrative burden to your team.

How can consistent physiatry services enhance patient outcomes in post-acute care?

Regular physiatrist involvement ensures patients receive timely assessments, appropriate therapy intensity, and proactive management of complex conditions, all of which directly improve functional recovery rates. Studies show that physician-led rehabilitation oversight reduces complications and shortens length of stay. Medrina's consistent weekly presence at partner facilities is designed to deliver measurable improvements in patient outcomes.

How do I implement a full-scale physiatry program in my facility?

Implementing a physiatry program starts with identifying a provider partner who can supply Board Certified Physiatrists, clinical coordination, and ongoing program management. Medrina handles the full implementation process from physician placement to care team integration, so facilities experience no added administrative burden. Contact Medrina to learn how we can launch a customized program at your SNF.

How does PM&R fit into Medrina's broader care model?

PM&R is one of two core clinical specialties at Medrina, alongside internal medicine. In facilities where both are present, PM&R and internal medicine physicians coordinate care for the same patients, supporting smoother transitions of care and more complete management of medically complex residents.