Enhancing Recovery with Physician-Led Rehabilitation
At Saint Francis Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, we are proud to offer dedicated physiatry services that elevate the level of care we provide to our short-term rehabilitation patients. Physiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation, focusing on restoring function, mobility, and quality of life after illness or injury.
Our Physiatry Team
Emily Smith, PA-C – Rounding on-site every Wednesday and Friday, collaborating directly with our therapy team
Dr. Vivek Mukherjee – Providing oversight and rounding once per month
Together, this team works closely with physical, occupational, and speech therapy to develop and adjust treatment plans in real-time, ensuring each patient receives a personalized, medically guided recovery experience.
Conditions That Benefit from Physiatry
Our physiatry team evaluates and supports patients recovering from:
Post-Orthopedic Surgeries
Total hip and knee replacements
Spinal surgeries
Fracture repairs
Chronic Pain Conditions
Lower back pain
Neuropathic pain
Myofascial pain syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Osteoarthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease
Amputations
Widespread musculoskeletal pain
Benefits to Our Patients
Accelerated recovery through coordinated therapy and medical oversight
Reduced pain and improved functional outcomes
Holistic care that addresses physical and emotional aspects of rehabilitation
More timely adjustments to care plans when progress changes
Benefits to Our Referral Partners
Confidence that patients are receiving physician-driven rehab care
Fewer avoidable setbacks and hospital readmissions
Smooth transitions from hospital to skilled nursing
Efficient communication with our interdisciplinary team
Physiatry services at Saint Francis are just one more way we deliver focused, high-quality post-acute care, designed to help patients return home—stronger and sooner.
Dr Vivek Mukherjee
Dr. Vivek Mukherjee grew up in Yorktown, Virginia. He obtained his medical degree at Tel Aviv University in Israel. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at One Brooklyn Health in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Subsequently, he received fellowship training in Pain Management at the Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia. He has extensive experience in physiatry, interventional pain management procedures, and treating both acute and chronic pain. He looks forward to fully supporting the rehabilitation team.
Emily Smith, PA-C
Emily Smith is an experienced Physician Assistant who earned her Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies at MCPHS University in Worcester, Massachusetts, and completed her Bachelor of Arts in Biology at The College of Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. Additionally, Emily is a fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
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