In Virginia, Direct Access allows you to receive physical therapy services for up to 14 consecutive business days prior to obtaining a referral from a physician or other healthcare provider. Certain conditions apply, including:
- The patient must be evaluated and treated by a physical therapist who has obtained a certificate of authorization for Direct Access
- The patient may be treated for no more than 14 consecutive business days after evaluation without a referral (business days are defined as Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays)
- The patient at the time of presentation for services attests that he/she is not currently being cared for by another healthcare practitioner
- The patient identifies a practitioner from whom they intend to seek treatment for the condition if it does not improve during the physical therapy care
- The patient gives written consent for the physical therapist to release personal health information to that practitioner
- The physical therapist provides the written initial evaluation/plan of care to the identified practitioner no later than 3 days after treatment begins
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