As a current PT and up-and-coming medical student, PM & R is something that has really drawn my interest as a specialty choice. I think the future for conservative rx of orthopedic injuries is huge via the medical treatment and management of a physiatrist. I understand that PM & R is somewhat split between inpatient specialists and outpatient physiatrists. This question falls on the latter side.
Are there any physiatrists out there that own their own rehabilitation clinic, allowing them to employ PT's while also delivering their own brand of dx/rx such as injections, EMG's, etc? It would seem that one could provide a very good service in this way, particularly for those that are not appropriate for surgery or would prefer to manage their MSK ailments conservatively. I haven't seen this type of set-up before which is why I am asking. I know that there might be some legal complications with in-house referrals, billing, etc.
Are there any physiatrists out there that own their own rehabilitation clinic, allowing them to employ PT's while also delivering their own brand of dx/rx such as injections, EMG's, etc? It would seem that one could provide a very good service in this way, particularly for those that are not appropriate for surgery or would prefer to manage their MSK ailments conservatively. I haven't seen this type of set-up before which is why I am asking. I know that there might be some legal complications with in-house referrals, billing, etc.
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