Client Referral Agreement For Physical Therapy In Phoenix
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Arizona's Direct Access Laws for Physical Therapy Arizona is one of only 20 states that allow patients complete, unrestricted access to a physical therapist. No physician referral is required for a patient to receive treatment from a physical therapist.
Components of a Physical Therapy Prescription A written explanation of the chief complaint or reason for the need for physical therapy intervention. Recommended frequency of treatment. Authorized length of the plan of care. Name, signature, and license or identification number of medical practitioner authorizing care.
A physical therapist may order musculoskeletal imaging consisting of plain film radiographs.
One of the most common misconceptions about physical therapy is that you need a referral to schedule an appointment. While needing a referral depends on a variety of factors, all states now have some level of direct access allowing quicker entry into therapy.
Arizona fully implemented the requirements of the PT Compact and is currently issuing and accepting compact privileges. Go to jurisprudence page to access state jurisprudence exam.
Direct access means the removal of the physician referral mandated by state law to access physical therapist services for evaluation and treatment. Every state, the District of Columbia, and the US Islands allow for evaluation and some form of treatment without physician referral.
