Evaluations without referral

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rlw237

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Can a PT perform and initial eval (no treatmemt) without a referral In the state of PA or VA?
 
I know Direct Access you can evaluate and treat for 14 or 30 days depending on the state. I'm just talking about performing an initial evaluation no treatment without a script. Thanks for the site.
 
I believe that in VA one had to have a DPT or have taken some differential diagnosis and radiology coursework in order to practice in a direct access environment. Not sure about PA. You need to look at the PA and VA physical ther associations websites.
 
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