PT Primary Care Survey
Redefine Health Education is an active supporter of team-based primary care. It is our goal to facilitate PTs functioning as first-contact neuromusculoskeletal expert in the primary care team. To do that, we need to gather information on how this is being done globally. Please complete this survey if you are a PT or supervisor who has implemented this model in their health system.

Please note that you are providing this information of your own free will. This survey is not part of a research trial and has been been approved by an IRB. This is simply a means to gather information to support and assist others who are trying to implement this model.
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Health System/Facility
Email Address (we may use this to contact you to ask additional questions about your model, leave blank if you do not consent to be contacted)
Geographic Location *
Does your health system utilize physical therapists in a primary care role? *
Did the primary care PT have to demonstrate specific competencies in order to be qualified to function in their primary care role? *
If yes to the previous question, what competencies/certifications/requirements did they need to demonstrate?
What is the physical workspace like? Check any that apply. *
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If the PT is a part of a primary care "team", what other healthcare providers/staff are in the care team? (Check all that apply)
Does the primary care PT have regular assistance of a PTA, MA, nurse or aide? *
If yes to above, explain the model (how do you utilize the assistant)?
How does a patient ultimately see the primary care PT? We are specifically referring to the scheduling/booking/hand-off procedures. *
Please extrapolate on how the model above "works", start to finish.
Of the "hand-off"s, what percentage is first-contact, meaning no other provider has performed an evaluation prior to PT?
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Does the primary care PT have imaging credentials? *
If there are imaging restrictions, what are the restrictions?
Does the primary care PT have credentials to order labs/bloodwork? *
Does the primary care PT have credentials to directly refer to other specialty care providers or services? *
On average, what percentage of the primary PT schedule is made up of new patients (new episode of care for any given issue) as compared to follow-up or treatment visits? *
On average, how much time does the primary care PT have for initial evaluations? *
On average, how much time does the primary care PT have for follow-up/treatment visits? *
On average how many total visits/patients does the primary care PT see in an 8 hr workday? *
Does the primary care PT have any alternative management schemes? For example, Primary Care PT only "keeps" patients that may need <6 visits and the rest go to regular outpatient? *
Is the model by appointment only or walk-in/first come first serve? *
Is there any difference in documentation between primary care PT and traditional PT? If yes, please note the difference below.
Are there any unique roles that the primary care PT has at your facility? Examples - exercise specialist, performs annual MSK wellness exam, other education roles, orthotic/AD fitting. Please explain.
Has your model of care been effective? *
What are the biggest advantages of having a PT in primary care that you have experienced in your setting? *
What are the biggest disadvantages, shortcomings or inefficiencies of having a PT in primary care that you have experienced in your setting? *
How does the primary care PT bill for services? Select any that apply
Thank you for completing this survey! Please reach out with any questions or comments to info@redefinehealthed.com.
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