Evaluations without referral

[rlw237]

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Can a PT perform and initial eval (no treatmemt) without a referral In the state of PA or VA?

 

[RN4DPT]

Can a PT perform and initial eval (no treatmemt) without a referral In the state of PA or VA?

This should answer all of your questions 🙂

http://www.apta.org/uploadedFiles/A.../Issues/Direct_Access/DirectAccessbyState.pdf

 

[rlw237]

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.

 

[jesspt]

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.

 

[NewTestament]

I think in Florida a PT can see a patient for 21 days without a physician's referral.