The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Advanced Practice Provider: Best Use of Role and Physiatrist Experience-The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Advanced Practice Provider: Best Use of Role and Physiatrist Experience

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The presenter, Caitlin Brady, is a nurse practitioner in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) at Children's National in Washington, D.C. In her presentation, she discusses the role of advanced practice providers (APPs) in PMR, highlighting the educational background and scope of practice for nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs). She explains that the scope of practice for APPs varies from state to state, with some states allowing full autonomy and others requiring more supervision by a physician.<br /><br />Brady emphasizes the importance of promoting further participation from APPs in the field of PMR, especially in light of the increasing demand on frontline providers due to COVID-19. She believes that APPs can help alleviate this burden, but it is essential to find the right balance and support for their role.<br /><br />She also shares her own experience as a pediatric nurse practitioner in PMR, working in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She discusses the challenges and benefits of incorporating APPs into the practice, including the importance of onboarding and providing support for new APPs. Brady emphasizes the need for APPs to have a clear understanding of the patients they serve and the complexity of their conditions.<br /><br />In a question and answer panel, two physiatrists, Dr. Susan Affman and Dr. Justin Burton, discuss how they incorporate APPs into their practices and the challenges they have encountered. They highlight the importance of supervision and support in onboarding new APPs and providing ongoing clinical and academic support. They also discuss the differences in academic requirements and expectations between APPs and physicians within their practices.<br /><br />Overall, Brady's presentation aims to open up a discussion about the role of APPs in PMR and promote further participation and support for APPs in the field.

Keywords

Caitlin Brady

nurse practitioner

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

advanced practice providers

scope of practice

COVID-19

pediatric nurse practitioner

onboarding

supervision

academic support