PT/OT Referral Guide

What this page covers

Educational support for organizing physical and occupational therapy referral discussions.

Topics and workflow

The guide presents condition-based physical and occupational therapy referral considerations for musculoskeletal, neurologic, and post-surgical care.

Appropriate use and limitations

Use it to support referral discussions while considering individual function, goals, and local services.

Evidence and source context

This educational page identifies American Physical Therapy Association clinical practice guidelines as source context. Refer to the original source for complete and current information.

ScreenSmartly is for educational decision support and does not replace professional medical judgment.