Did you know that all 50 states allow patients to be treated by a qualified physical therapist without a physician referral?
It is called Direct Access to Physical Therapy, and most of our PTandMe partnering locations are able to provide direct access to physical therapy to your community.
* Not applicable to patients in federal or state-funded programs, such as Medicare, Medicaid, or Tricare
You Have Direct Access to Licensed Physical Therapists
Quality and consistency of care are the cornerstones of our partnered clinics. Everything the clinics do is directed towards developing and fostering these behaviors. Quality means doing things that work. Licensed physical therapists design programs of care that have been proven to be effective treatment interventions. You can expect individualized, hands-on care.
An Evaluation with a PT Can Cut Down on Wait Times and Costs
Your well being is our primary concern. Our direct access physical therapy clinics will always do what is best for you. After your initial physical therapy evaluation, your physical therapist will recommend the appropriate plan of care for you. They will not waste your time or money if physical therapy is not your best option for a full and quick recovery. In fact, According to a study published in the journal Health Services Research, using physical therapy as a first management strategy actually resulted in 72% fewer costs within the first year.
Our Physical Therapists Have Physician Relationships
Our partnered direct access physical therapy clinics have wonderful relationships with numerous physicians in and around your community. If you choose to receive physical therapy via direct access, your therapist will communicate appropriately with your physician at your discretion. If you are new to the area or you do not have a physician and need one, they will be happy to help facilitate a referral to a doctor for you.
For more information about direct access physical therapy and to see if your state participates, go here:
This article was written by STAR Physical Therapy – with over 65 locations throughout TN. For more information on STAR Physical Therapy, visit them online at www.STARpt.com