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IRC’s Commitment to Equality

Integrated Rehab Consultants is the nation’s largest group of Physiatrists. Our diverse group of physicians and staff consists of all races and religions, economic backgrounds, and political views. We proudly celebrate one another’s differences and are united in our belief in equal rights for all.  As healthcare providers, we dedicate our lives to caring for…

Snowball the Therapy Dog Making Virtual Visits During COVID-19

In case you missed it, Dr. Samara Crudup and her dog Snowball were featured on the Fox 32 Chicago News!! While both segments aired on April 30, 2020, the 5 pm and 9 pm news segments were a little different. Check out the debut of Dr. Samara Crudup and her dog Snowball on the 5…

Celebrating National Doctors Day

While you give us plenty of reasons to celebrate throughout the year, today is National Doctors’ Day! Held every year on March 30th, National Doctors’ Day is a day to celebrate the contribution of physicians who serve our country by caring for our citizens. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to patient care,…

Join us at ISPRM 2020

14th International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM) World Congress and 53rd Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) Annual Meeting in Orlando Florida Are you attending #ISPRM2020 ? If so, be sure to stop by our booth to find out about exciting career opportunities opening up in Post-Acute Care! ISPRM 2020 will be the premier…

AMDA Guidance on COVID-19 in PALTC Settings

02/28/2020 The below article is the AMDA Guidance on COVID-19 in PALTC Setting. See the original PDF released at: http://paltc.org/COVID-19-guidance.pdf AMDA is closely monitoring the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) outbreak. The CDC has publicly deemed the health risk of COVID-19 for the general American public to be low at this time. The health, safety and well-being…

Introducing Physiatry in Skilled Nursing Facilities, a New Community From AAPM&R!

Attention AAPM&R members: We would like to introduce you to one of the newest communities in #AAPMR; Physiatry in Skilled Nursing Facilities! Led by Dr. Azlan Tariq and Dr. Steve Gnatz from Integrated Rehab Consultants, this community was developed for providers currently working or interested in working in the post-acute rehabilitation environment. This type of…

Staying Safe this Holiday Season

Safety tips and tricks to help keep seniors safe during the holidays While the holidays are a time to celebrate with family and friends, they are also a time accidents occur more often, especially for seniors. Whether living alone, with family or a caregiver, see below for a list of holiday dangers, hazards, and tips,…

Join IRC at the 2019 AAPM&R Assembly in San Antonio

Are you attending the 2019 AAPM&R Annual Assembly in San Antonio, TX? Then be sure to stop by and learn more about working in post-acute care! Located in Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, TX, members of the IRC Team will be available at the: Job & Fellowship Fair: Wednesday, November 13 •…

Therapy’s PDPM Paradox: Clinicians Have More Control, But Smaller Rehab Staffs Needed for Now

By Alex Spanko | October 3, 2019 The new Medicare payment model for nursing homes took effect this week with a bang, as therapists across the nation criticized a wave of staffing reductions in the immediate wake of the October 1 start date. Several companies implemented workforce cuts as the federal government shifted to the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), which…

How Integrated Rehab Consultants (IRC) and physiatrists are optimizing post-acute care at Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs)

Integrated Rehab Consultants (IRC) is the largest physician-owned physiatry group in the country working to optimize post-acute care in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). With our proven track record and experienced physicians throughout 30 states, we are gearing up to take on the next phase in the changing landscape of the post-acute world: PDPM! Contact us…