Client Referral Agreement For Physical Therapy In Broward
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Thanks to Direct Access legislation, physical therapy patients can now get evaluations and treatments directly from a licensed physical therapist (PT) without first obtaining a doctor's prescription or referral. It essentially means anyone can visit a physical therapist whenever they want.
Florida is one of 28 states that allow direct patient access to PT with some provisions. If the patient's condition falls outside of the PT scope of practice, the PT must refer the patient to, or consult with, a qualified healthcare practitioner.
In California, direct access to physical therapy has been legally supported since 2014 through Assembly Bill 1000. This law allows you to receive physical therapy services directly, provided the treatment extends for no more than 45 days or 12 visits, whichever comes first.
In the state of Florida (and most other states) you do NOT need a referral from a doctor to see a Physical Therapist. Florida law allows you DIRECT ACCESS to see a Physical Therapist for 30 days without a Doctor's referral.
How do I write a script for physical therapy? Your referral only needs to include the patient's main complaint, e.g. “low back pain” and your name and credentials. The physical therapist will evaluate the patient and determine the classification, cause and appropriate treatment plan for the patient.
What are the best referral sources for psychotherapists to have a full practice? Most therapists would say networking, Psychology Today or word of mouth referrals. Those have become the gold standard regardless of your specialty or location.
