Can you go to physical therapy without a referral?

3/15/2023

Yes. Every state allows patients to schedule an examination visit with a licensed physical therapist without a referral or prescription - and this includes New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

You do not need a "doctor's note" or a physician's permission to seek and schedule physical therapy treatment with a licensed doctor of physical therapy.

Now, some outpatient PT offices may ask if you have a referral or prescription. But, it is absolutely not required.

What if you want home physical therapy or concierge physical therapy, where a doctor of physical therapy who travels to you and offers home visits?

Can you receive home PT or concierge physical therapy without a referral?

Yes. The same rule applies as stated above. In order to schedule and have a doctor of PT perform an examination in your home, apartment, or office workplace - you do NOT need a referral or physician prescription.

Every state in the United States allows patients to seek and schedule a home visit with a doctor of PT, without any restrictions.

In both cases, this is called "Direct Access." This law of direct access was written into law so that US citizens could seek and access physical therapy treatment at any time without any red tape or limitations to seeking natural, conservative treatment.

Therefore, you have the ability to contact a physical therapy practice today under your own volition and free will.

So, the next question would be -- Who is the best physical therapy practice near me?

And...

Do they specialize in my condition or diagnosis?

Well, we have the most 5-star Google reviews of any home/concierge practice in the New York City area.

And, we have doctors of physical therapy who specialize in: