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Immediate Access to Physical Therapy Accelerates Recovery
Are you aware that in New Jersey, you can visit a physical therapist without needing a prescription through Direct Access?
Since 2003, New Jersey Public Laws have allowed you to initiate physical therapy treatment without a referral in many cases.
Direct Access, also called self-referral, empowers patients to receive evaluation and treatment from a physical therapist of their choice without requiring a referral or prescription from a physician.
Operating Mechanism
Our licensed physical therapists in New Jersey are ready to immediately address acute or chronic injuries affecting the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, neck, back, hip, knee, ankle, or foot! With Direct Access, we can provide treatment for up to 30 days.
We will create a personalized Treatment Plan. Should additional diagnostic assessments be necessary for your optimal care, our physical therapists will collaborate with your chosen physician. If treatment extends beyond 30 days, our team will coordinate care updates with your physician.
In many instances, Medicare patients can access physical therapy services directly without initially consulting a physician or obtaining a referral. However, once a therapist determines the necessity for therapy, the patient must then be under the supervision of a physician or non-physician practitioner (NPP).
Significance
Direct Access Physical Therapy offers many benefits to patients.
Research demonstrates that seeking physical therapy treatment without a referral from a physician is both safe and cost-effective, leading to quicker access to healthcare services. Studies also affirm that physical therapists can effectively diagnose musculoskeletal issues and sometimes systemic illnesses, drawing on a patient’s clinical presentation and medical history.
Benefits of direct access to physical therapy include:
- Prompt treatment initiation.
- Cost-effectiveness.
- Speedier relief and outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction ratings.
- Safer pain management alternative, reducing opioid risks.
Free Consultation
Schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation with a dedicated Physical Therapist to discuss your individual needs and ensure Capernum Physical Therapy is the perfect fit for your journey to recovery.
