FAQ - SNF Patients

What is Physiatry? 

Physiatry is a medical specialty that focuses on the functional aspect of medicine to give patients a better quality of life. We can work with patients in many inpatient and outpatient settings. We are not therapists (PT, OT, SLP) but rather work alongside them to optimize patient outcomes.

What does Physiatry do?

Physiatry works alongside the primary medicine physician, therapists, nursing, case management, and administration to provide the best patient care and outcomes.

In the post-acute setting, we help to overcome barriers to rehab whether that be discomfort due to pain, agitation, or other issues. Please see the attached list of many problems we can help with. We work with the patients, their families, and staff to figure out the best solutions.

We can help with medication management, non-pharmacologic approaches, and bedside interventions. We also provide appropriate documentation that can help to improve patient care and outcomes.