Medicare has indicated that the NP may do this, but they would prefer the care and initial visits to a patient be started by the physician. You will have to consult state practice acts as well, as some states have some specific limittions on the referral requirements for PT's.
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From: genie1953 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, November 17, 2003 3:52 PM
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Subject: Physical Therapy Orders

Can anyone tell me if a Nurse Practitioner can write an order for Physical Therapy……or must it be written by a Physician?  This would be an order for the actual therapy and not for the consult.  How about a Physician’s Assistant?

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