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Physical Medicine & Rehab VA community care providers

Quick answer: This page helps Veterans find physical medicine & rehab options connected to VA Community Care by city, state, VA hospital, clinician profile, and provider listing.

Last updated 2026-07-23. VA Community Care generally requires VA authorization before the Veteran schedules outside care.

How to find physical medicine & rehab through VA Community Care

  1. Ask the VA care team whether physical medicine & rehab is authorized through VA Community Care.
  2. Use this directory to compare relevant city, state, provider, and clinician pages.
  3. Verify referral authorization, appointment availability, and the provider's current participation before scheduling.

Physical Medicine & Rehab options compared

OptionBest forNext step
Community-care provider listingFinding an outside provider after VA authorization.Open a provider profile and confirm availability.
VA clinician profileResearching VA-connected specialty care by hospital or location.Open a clinician or location page for source details.
City directory pageComparing care categories near a local VA market.Choose the closest city or state page.

Physical Medicine & Rehab providers by city

Find physical medicine & rehab community-care options in frequently searched VA markets across the country.

Physical Medicine & Rehab in Albuquerque, NM

Physical Medicine & Rehab in Atlanta, GA

Physical Medicine & Rehab in Austin, TX

Physical Medicine & Rehab in Bakersfield, CA

Physical Medicine & Rehab in Baltimore, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehab in Boston, MA

Physical Medicine & Rehab in Chicago, IL

Physical Medicine & Rehab in Cleveland, OH

Physical Medicine & Rehab in Columbus, OH

Physical Medicine & Rehab in Dallas, TX

Physical Medicine & Rehab in Denver, CO

Physical Medicine & Rehab in Detroit, MI

Frequently asked questions about physical medicine & rehab and VA Community Care

What is PM&R in VA Community Care research?

Physical medicine and rehabilitation, often called PM&R or physiatry, is a physician specialty focused on function, mobility, rehabilitation, disability, and pain-adjacent care.

How is PM&R different from pain management?

PM&R often focuses on function and rehabilitation planning. Pain management often focuses on pain diagnosis, medication management, procedures, and multidisciplinary care.

Can Veterans use this page as authorization?

No. This page is a research aid. Veterans should verify VA referral authorization and provider availability before scheduling.

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