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Private Practice Physical Therapy
Benefits of Private Practice Physical Therapy
About Kieffer Physical Therapy
About Direct Access
What is Direct Access?
Will my insurance cover Direct Access?
Insurance Information
Common Injuries treated by a physical therapist

PRIVATE PRACTICE PHYSICAL THERAPY

What is it? Private practice physical therapy is a setting of physical therapy services in which a physical therapist(s) have set up and independent practice which they solely own and have outside ownership.

What are the benefits? Private practice physical therapists make all their clinical policies and procedures in line with the standards of the American Physical Therapy Association. More importantly, we can provide facilities and equipment according to the needs of the clinic without, for example, sharing revenue with other competing services of say a hospital or a corporate owned chain. You benefit having a modern, well-equipped facility dedicated to your rehabilitation and recovery.

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Kieffer Physical Therapy Associates

Kieffer Physical Therapy Associates is an independent out-patient physical therapy practice located in a professional building, the Courtyard Offices, along Routes 11 & 15, just north of Selinsgrove.

Our practice opened in August 1987 and has served the Central Susquehanna Valley in providing high quality orthopedic and neurologic rehabilitation services for over 20 years. Our clinic has 2700 square feet of space and offers a pleasant setting conveniently located along the "Golden Strip" in Hummels Wharf.

We are members of the American Physical Therapy Association and adhere to the standards of our professional organization. Our practice is also a member of the Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce (GSVCC) and the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce and have proudly supported the many charitable causes and organizations in our community.

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Direct Access:

Since 2004, direct access has been available in Pennsylvania to physical therapists who have been credentialed by the State Board of Physical Therapy and who maintain their certification with required continuing education.

What is Direct Access? Direct Access allows healthcare consumers to come directly to a qualified and credentialed physical therapist for musculoskelatal or neurologic conditions or injuries for an evaluation and treatment, if appropriate. This allows a person to get physical therapy services faster. This is especially helpful with individuals who have established diagnoses and recurrent problems. A person may receive treatment for up to a 30 day period. If additional treatment is still warranted the patient must be seen by a physician before further treatment is permitted. If during the evaluation, your therapist determines that your problem requires additional diagnostic tests and further medical evaluation, you will be referred for such testing.

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Will my insurance cover Direct Access Physical Therapy? Many insurance companies now pay for direct access physical therapy services including Capital Blue Cross, Pennsylvania Blue Shield, Aetna and Health Assurance. Direct Access physical therapy is also available on a private pay basis.

INSURANCE INFORMATION

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Our friendly and knowledgeable front office staff will gladly explain your coverage benefits and submit your claims to your insurance. We also offer reasonable private pay options for those with minimal or no health insurance coverage.

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Common Injuries treated by a physical therapist:

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