Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Partner in Post-Acute Rehabilitation Care
Rehabilitation Specialists of New Jersey has been dedicated to advancing post-acute care for over two decades. Our team of board-certified physiatrists collaborates with skilled nursing and inpatient rehabilitation facilities across New Jersey to deliver patient-centered care that prioritizes clinical excellence, compliance, and operational efficiency. We specialize in optimizing treatment plans through evidence-based practices, ensuring medical necessity documentation for therapies, and fostering partnerships that enhance patient outcomes.Our physicians are committed to core values of engagement, service, integrity, and innovation, working alongside therapy teams, nursing staff, and administrators to streamline care coordination. With expertise in PDPM compliance, third-party payer advocacy, and facility business development, we serve as strategic partners in improving rehabilitation services while maintaining a focus on compassionate, community-driven healthcare solutions.
Services
Physiatric Consultation
Compliance Support
Team Collaboration
Business Development
Patient Engagement
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We employ board-certified physiatrists with expertise in post-acute care.
- Our team provides comprehensive compliance support for PDPM requirements.
- We foster collaboration between therapy services, nursing, and administration.
- Our physicians prioritize patient engagement and individualized care plans.
- We offer business development support for facility referral networks.
Services
Physiatric Consultation
Our board-certified physiatrists provide comprehensive rehabilitation evaluations and treatment planning from admission through discharge. We implement evidence-based clinical guidelines to optimize patient function and satisfaction while collaborating with facility staff to ensure coordinated care delivery.
Compliance Support
We ensure documentation meets PDPM requirements and supports medical necessity for speech, physical, and occupational therapies. Our team mitigates audit risks through thorough clinical notes and provides real-time support for compliance challenges in post-acute settings.
Team Collaboration
Our physicians engage daily with therapy teams, nursing staff, and administrators to align care goals and discharge planning. We facilitate peer-to-peer communication with primary care providers and deliver timely prescriptions for durable medical equipment and outpatient services.
Business Development
We strengthen facility partnerships with hospitals, specialists, and transitional care teams through quality care delivery and population health engagement. Our team promotes facility rehab programs to expand referral sources and support bundled payment initiatives.
Patient Engagement
We educate patients and families about rehabilitation plans while working with facility staff to improve quality of life. Our providers communicate care goals clearly and coordinate with primary care teams to align with clinical preferences and patient needs.
People
James D. Girardy, M.D.
Founder
Dr. Girardy established Rehabilitation Specialists of New Jersey to advance post-acute care through physiatry leadership. He oversees clinical operations and strategic partnerships while mentoring physicians in evidence-based rehabilitation practices.
Cristin McKenna, M.D., Ph.D.
Physiatrist
Dr. McKenna specializes in patient-centered rehabilitation care, focusing on interdisciplinary collaboration and facility partnerships. Her research background informs clinical decision-making to improve patient outcomes across New Jersey facilities.
Lyssa S. Jacobs, M.D.
Physiatrist
Dr. Jacobs leads quality improvement initiatives while providing hands-on patient care. She emphasizes team engagement and innovative solutions to address post-acute care challenges in skilled nursing environments.
Sharon Shadani, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Ms. Shadani supports physicians with daily patient evaluations and care coordination. She focuses on operational efficiency and staff education to enhance rehabilitation services in partner facilities.
Amanda Kelly, M.D.
Physiatrist
Dr. Kelly specializes in complex rehabilitation cases, working closely with therapy teams to implement individualized treatment plans. She contributes to clinical training programs for facility staff across the practice network.
Questions
What services do you provide for skilled nursing facilities?
We offer physiatric consultations, compliance documentation support, interdisciplinary team coordination, and business development assistance to enhance rehabilitation programs.
How do you ensure compliance with PDPM requirements?
Our physicians document medical necessity for therapies, maintain audit-ready clinical notes, and provide real-time compliance guidance to meet regulatory standards.
What makes your practice different from other physiatry groups?
We combine clinical expertise with operational support, focusing on value-based care models and facility partnerships to improve both patient outcomes and business performance.
Do you offer career opportunities for healthcare professionals?
Yes, we seek board-certified physiatrists and experienced providers who align with our values of engagement, service, and innovation in post-acute care.
How can facilities partner with your practice?
Contact us to discuss collaboration opportunities that include clinical coverage, compliance support, and strategies to strengthen rehabilitation service lines.
