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Schafer Physical Therapy, PC greatly appreciates your interest in choosing our facility and therapist for your physical
therapy needs. We are sure that you will join the many patients who "rave" about our personalized care, efficient treatments,
and positive outcomes. Please see the steps below for becoming one of our valued clients and call (412) 257-0314 to
promptly schedule your initial examination.
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1. Prescriptions
- Physical
therapy can be initiated by a prescription obtained from a physician (Medical Doctor, Doctor of Osteopathics, Podiatrist,
or Dentist).
- As a Direct Access Practitioner in Physical Therapy, Schafer Physical Therapy, PC can
accept individuals by ‘self-referral’ for a physical therapy examination, evaluation and up to 30 days
of care; however health insurance coverage for 'self-referral' varies by carrier and policy, and should be verified before
your first visit. (Medicare subscribers are not eligible for participation in the Direct Access Program.)
2. Referrals
- Some health insurances (i.e., HealthAmerica/ HealthAssurance and some AETNA policies) continue to require individuals
seeking physical therapy care to obtain a pre-certification or pre-authorization prior to initiation of treatment. The
referral process is usually the responsibility of your physician, but, in some cases, must be arranged by the patient.
- It is ultimately the patient's responsibility to understand their health insurance policy and arrange for these authorizations
a minimum of 24 hours before their first physical therapy visit.
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3. Appointments
- Schafer Physical Therapy is open Monday through Friday with convenient hours amenable to just about anyone's schedule.
Appointments are a phone call away by calling (412) 257-0314.
- Early morning, late evening, and Saturday morning appointments are available by pre-arrangement.
- At Schafer Physical Therapy, we pride ourselves in the time that we take with each individual patient to assist them in
achieving their goals of rehab. However, we understand that emergencies and illnesses occur. Please allow us the
courtesy of 12 to 24 hours notice of your need to cancel an appointment.
4. Privacy/ Communication
- Schafer Physical Therapy, PC is bound by Federal Regulations via the Health Information Portability and Privacy Act of
1997 (HIPPA) to ensure the privacy and confidentiality of our patients' records. Written and occasionally verbal communication
of our patients' status is maintained with their referring physician as required by law. Occasionally, information is
shared, within the Federal guidelines, with the patient's insurance company to facilitate payment of their claims. No
other communication regarding the patient is provided to other persons, family members or health providers without the
expressed written consent of the patient.
- We offer private treatment rooms for our initial physical therapy consultations and for most manual therapy treatments.
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